verb
- stops doing something; ceases an action or behavior
Usage: formal; third person singular present tense of ‘desist’
Examples
- She desists from arguing when she realizes it’s pointless.
- The company desists from using harmful chemicals in their products.
- He desists from smoking after his doctor’s warning.
- The protestor desists only when police arrive.
- The child desists from crying when offered a toy.
- The lawyer desists from questioning the hostile witness.