stop

verb /stɑːp/

Bring to an end; cease.

Quick answer

Common synonyms for "stop" include cease, halt, end, discontinue, conclude, terminate. Choose by context — see groups below.

Synonyms for "stop"

stop —

ceasehaltenddiscontinueconcludeterminatesuspend

Antonyms for "stop"

startbegincontinue

Examples in context

  • We need to stop the experiment — results are clear.
  • He stopped answering emails at 6 p.m.
  • Production stopped after the migration.
Usage note

“Halt” is sudden. “Cease” is formal. “Discontinue” is product-language. “Suspend” suggests temporary.