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cut it out

VERB
cease
Synonyms
STRONGEST
break off desist discontinue fail halt quit refrain terminate
STRONG
close culminate die drop end finish intermit stay surcease
WEAK
back off bring to an end call it a day call it quits close out come to an end give over knock off leave off pack in quit cold turkey shut down wind up
Antonyms
STRONGEST
begin carry on complete continue do persevere restart start
STRONG
bear commence create open
WEAK
go initiate keep on
VERB
quit
Synonyms
STRONGEST
abandon break off cease conclude discontinue drop give up halt leave retire suspend terminate withdraw
STRONG
desist end resign secede
WEAK
call it a day call it quits get on the wagon give notice give over hang it up kick over kick the habit knock off leave off pack in quit cold sew up surcease take the cure wind up wrap up
Antonyms
STRONGEST
begin carry on commence continue go initiate join keep pursue rise start
WEAK
come complete do finish persevere remain stay

Example Sentences

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Mr. Baker has written a fine article, so persuasive that I’ve cut it out of the paper and put it in my wallet.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 4, 2025

I heavily deep dove into true crime — for too long, actually, I’ve cut it out.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 23, 2024

Community Financial is best understood as a memo to the 5th Circuit to cut it out with the nuttiness.

From Slate • May 16, 2024

Gabriel Martinelli tries to flick the ball through into the left channel for Arsenal but the old veteran Pepe is there to cut it out.

From BBC • Feb. 20, 2024

And just then, one of the football coaches saw what was happening and yelled at us to cut it out.

From "Winger" by Andrew Smith