Desisted: meaning, definitions and examples

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desisted

 

[ dɪˈzɪstɪd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

cessation of action

To desist means to stop doing something or to refrain from continuing an action. It is often used in contexts where one is urged or commanded to cease an activity, behavior, or effort. The term implies a deliberate choice to halt or withdraw from a particular course of action. This can apply to various situations, including legal, social, and personal contexts.

Synonyms

abstain, cease, refrain, stop

Examples of usage

  • She desisted from further argument.
  • They were advised to desist from any illegal activities.
  • He desisted from pursuing the matter any further.

Translations

Translations of the word "desisted" in other languages:

🇵🇹 desistiu

🇮🇳 त्याग दिया

🇩🇪 aufgegeben

🇮🇩 menyerah

🇺🇦 відмовився

🇵🇱 zrezygnował

🇯🇵 辞めた

🇫🇷 a renoncé

🇪🇸 desistió

🇹🇷 vazgeçti

🇰🇷 포기했다

🇸🇦 تنازل

🇨🇿 vzdálil se

🇸🇰 vzdával sa

🇨🇳 放弃了

🇸🇮 odstopil

🇮🇸 afi

🇰🇿 бас тартты

🇬🇪 უარი თქვა

🇦🇿 vaz keçdi

🇲🇽 desistió

Word origin

The word 'desist' originated from the Latin verb 'desistere', which means 'to stop' or 'to cease'. This Latin term is composed of 'de-', a prefix meaning 'from' or 'down', and 'sistere', which means 'to stand'. The evolution into Middle English brought about the spelling and meaning we recognize today. Historically, 'desist' has been used in legal and formal language to indicate a stopping of some action, often with implications of rule compliance or moral obligation. Over centuries, it has maintained a sense of formal relevance while becoming part of everyday vernacular.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #28,773, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.