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cessation Synonyms

Another word for cessation

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• noun (Context 1)

The fact or process of ending or being brought to an end, either temporarily or permanently.

Usage Example

"Public health officials launched a nationwide campaign to support smoking termination among young adults."

Strongest
termination
discontinuance
stoppage
Strong
halt
conclusion
suspension
pause
abeyance

Opposites of cessation

The opposite of cessation shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

continuation
commencement
resumption
initiation
perpetuation
persistence
onset
See all opposites of cessation

• Nearby Words

cervix
cesarean
cesium
cessation
cesspit
cesspool
cestrum

Cite this Entry

Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Cessation. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/cessation
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