Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.

DESIST

Cease

The most appropriate synonym of the word desist is cease.

• Desist means "to stop or refrain from doing something."
• Cease means "to stop or bring to an end."

The other words do not have the same meaning as desist.

• Movement means "the action or process of moving."
• Enigma means "a person or thing that is mysterious or puzzling."
• Abetter means "a person who encourages or helps someone to do something wrong."