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halt

[hawlt] / hɔlt /
NOUN
end, stoppage
Synonyms
STRONGEST
cutoff freeze interruption layoff letup pause postponement standstill termination
STRONG
arrest break close impasse stand stop
WEAK
breakoff grinding halt screaming halt screeching halt
Antonyms
STRONGEST
continuation
STRONG
beginning start
WEAK
endurance go perseverance
VERB
stop, cause to stop
Synonyms
STRONGEST
adjourn arrest bar block break off cease curb deter end hamper impede interrupt stall stem stop suspend terminate
STRONG
balk check desist frustrate intermit obstruct pause punctuate rest stay wait
WEAK
blow the whistle on bring to an end bring to standstill call it a day close down come to an end cool it cut short draw up drop anchor hold at bay hold back pull up put a cork in stand still
Antonyms
STRONGEST
advance aid allow assist begin commence continue encourage further go help initiate keep on let go open permit promote start stimulate support urge
STRONG
carry out do restart
WEAK
carry on forge forward push speak smoothly
VERB
hesitate, stutter
Synonyms
STRONG
dither falter hobble limp pause stagger stammer stumble vacillate waver
WEAK
be defective shilly-shally whiffle wiggle-waggle
Antonyms
STRONG
continue persist remain stay
WEAK
carry on forge forward push speak smoothly

Example Sentences

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He told Fox News on Sunday that he was “really going to let it rip,” and that he had considered the moment an “important event” until it came to a halt.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 26, 2026

These proceedings more or less came to a halt in 1967, and Abrahamian points to a reason: Chief Justice of the Supreme Court Earl Warren.

From Salon • Apr. 26, 2026

Polio was the most feared disease in America by the early 1950s, paralyzing thousands of children annually and frequently closing public places to halt its spread.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 24, 2026

Hedge fund Citadel hinted it may halt a $6 billion Midtown New York office tower redevelopment, impacting 21,000 potential jobs.

From Barron's • Apr. 23, 2026

The driver slammed on the brakes, and the rear of the sports car fishtailed all the way around until it slid to a screeching halt against the curb.

From "City Spies" by James Ponti

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