verb (past tense and past participle of stop) as in strong fondness

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ceased, halted, ended, discontinued

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Example:The debate was ceased when all sides agreed.

Definition:stopped; ended; no longer in operation; no longer proceeding; concluded

From ceased

Example:The machine was halted due to a malfunction.

Definition:stopped in action or motion; held back or prevented from proceeding; stopped; at rest; having ceased; stayed

From halted

Example:The show was ended when the final scene was staged.

Definition:finished; concluded; terminated; ceased; brought to a close

From ended

Example:The company discontinued its line of outdated products.

Definition:ended or discontinued (as a business or an activity); stopped; ended

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