History
History
Synonyms
UK
US
Meaning:
cease

to stop (the usual word)

stop, conclude

delay

to cause (a person, vehicle etc) to be slow or late; (an instance of) delaying or being delayed

deferment, interruption

desist

to stop

stop, refrain from

discontinue

to put an end to, stop (something)

prevent activity from going on

SURCEASE as in Wiktionary
SURCEASE as in Wikipedia