1. present participle of desist; ceasing from some action or practice; stopping
Usage: formal

Examples

• The protesters showed no signs of desisting from their demonstration.
• After repeated warnings, he was finally desisting from his disruptive behavior.
• The company is desisting from the controversial practice following public outcry.
• She kept desisting and then resuming her piano practice throughout the afternoon.
• The court ordered him to begin desisting from all contact with the plaintiff.
• Desisting from the argument, she walked away to cool down.