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discontinue

discontinue - verb

  1. To prevent the occurrence or continuation of a movement, action, or operation: arrest, belay, cease, check, halt, stall, stay, stop, surcease. See continue.
  2. To stop suddenly, as a conversation, activity, or relationship: break off, cease, interrupt, suspend, terminate. See continue.
  3. To come to a cessation: arrest, belay, cease, check, halt, leave off, quit, stall, stop, surcease. See continue.
  4. To cease trying to accomplish or continue: abandon, break off, desist, give up, leave off, quit, relinquish, remit, stop. Informal swear off. Slang lay off. See continue.