Definitions

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

They sent a very strong signal to the 5th Circuit to cut it out.

From Slate • Mar. 30, 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

Still, if I cut it out and left it in a place where he couldn’t miss it, well, maybe.

From "The World According to Humphrey" by Betty G. Birney

cut it out

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