Associations to the word «Desist»
Noun
Adjective
Verb
Wiktionary
DESIST, verb. (intransitive) To cease to proceed or act; to stop; to forbear; -- often with from.
Dictionary definition
DESIST, verb. Choose not to consume; "I abstain from alcohol".
Wise words
Men govern nothing with more difficulty than their tongues,
and can moderate their desires more than their words.