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desist [Am dəˈzɪst, dəˈsɪst, Brit dɪˈzɪst, dɪˈsɪst] VB intr form

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1. desist (cease):

desist

desistir

to desist from sth/-ing

desistir de algo/ +infin

2. desist (abstain):

desist

abstenerse

to desist from sth/-ing

abstenerse de algo/ +infin

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no desistiría en su empeño

he would not desist from his efforts form

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desist [dɪˈsɪst] VB intr form

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desist

desistir

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sobreseer

to desist

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The diminished influence of peers after men marry has also been cited as a factor in desisting from offending. en.wikipedia.org

The court may even hear the action if the patentee has not filed a cease and desist letter. en.wikipedia.org

But if they desist, and obey you, then you must provide for them and clothe them fittingly. en.wikipedia.org

This gentleman is one that saith they will not desist. en.wikipedia.org

The interim governor desisted of the idea, believing that the consequences of such a military operation were not worth the effort. en.wikipedia.org

Not only the club refused but some the neighbors declared against the request so the municipality desisted from demanding the restitution of the land. en.wikipedia.org

They would do whatever they can to be happy and wouldn't desist from hurting anyone. en.wikipedia.org

Cease and desist letters were sent out to several companies and the process was started for awarding corporate licenses. en.wikipedia.org

In spite of the imperial ban, he devastated its lands, intercepted its commerce, and desisted only when his demands were granted. en.wikipedia.org

He at last desisted from his attempts to do so and descended from the platform. en.wikipedia.org

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desist [Am dəˈzɪst, dəˈsɪst, Brit dɪˈzɪst, dɪˈsɪst] VB intr form

1. desist (cease):

2. desist (abstain):

Translations for desist in the Spanish»English Dictionary (Go to English»Spanish)

desist in the PONS Dictionary

Translations for desist in the English»Spanish Dictionary (Go to Spanish»English)

desist [dɪˈsɪst] VB intr form

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desist in the Oxford Spanish Dictionary

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desist [Am dəˈzɪst, dəˈsɪst, Brit dɪˈzɪst, dɪˈsɪst] VB intr form

1. desist (cease):

2. desist (abstain):

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desist in the PONS Dictionary

Translations for desist in the English»Spanish Dictionary (Go to Spanish»English)

desist [dɪˈsɪst] VB intr form

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