cessation

noun

ces·​sa·​tion se-ˈsā-shən 

: a temporary or final ceasing (as of action) : stop

mutually agreed to a cessation of fighting

Synonyms

• arrest
• arrestment
• cease
• check
• close
• closedown
• closure
• conclusion
• cutoff
• discontinuance
• discontinuation
• end
• ending
• expiration
• finish
• halt
• lapse
• offset
• shutdown
• shutoff
• stay
• stop
• stoppage
• surcease
• termination

Examples of cessation in a Sentence

Relapses after cessation of treatment are common.

the cessation of the snowstorm was a relief

Recent Examples on the Web

Israel must halt its aggression, and absent a total cessation of military aggression against us, our responses will continue. —Siladitya Ray, Forbes.com, 22 June 2025

This cessation would have come immediately after these raids were getting started in earnest. —The Editors, National Review, 17 June 2025

Despite the Yemeni group’s cessation of attacks in the waterway in 2025, only CMA CGM has routinely tested the waters with multiple services. —Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 12 June 2025

People who experience severe itching after the cessation of these medications should contact a healthcare professional, the FDA advised. —Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 23 May 2025

Word History

Etymology

Middle English cessacioun, from Middle French cessation, from Latin cessation-, cessatio delay, idleness, from cessare to delay, be idle — more at cease

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for cessation

• ablation
• bination
• carnation
• cassation
• castration
• causation
• centration
• cetacean
• chelation
• citation
• collation
• conflation

Kids Definition

cessation

noun

ces·​sa·​tion se-ˈsā-shən 

: a stopping of action