01 v. i. To cease to proceed or act; to stop; to forbear; -- often with from.
imp. & p. p.
Desisted; p. pr. & vb. n.
Desisting
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To cease to proceed or act; to stop; to forbear; -- often with from.“Never desisting to do evil.” — E. Hall.“To desist from his bad practice.” — Massinger.“Desist (thou art discern'd, And toil'st in vain).” — Milton.