quitting

see definition of quitting

verbabandon, leave

verbstop doing something

Synonyms for quitting

verb abandon, leave

Antonyms for quitting

resignation

noun. relinquishment of responsibility

Word Origin & History

c.1200, "free, clear" (of debt, etc.), from Old French quite, quitte "free, clear, entire, at liberty; discharged; unmarried," from Medieval Latin quitus, quittus, from Latin quietus "free" (in Medieval Latin "free from war, debts, etc."), also "calm, resting" (see quiet (adj.)).

Example Sentences for quitting

I felt more, in quitting this ship, than I did in quitting Halifax.

After quitting the light, we made the best of our way for the town.

The idea of remaining in the brig was unpleasant to me, and I had thought of quitting her for some days.

I cannot give any reason but caprice for quitting this ship.

The men did not relish the idea of quitting the spot; but, after some talk, they came into my plan.

Last night I was honored by your praise of my graceful mode of quitting it!

Report says also that he has the instinct of a rat in quitting a falling house.

Wherefore, what have I personally gained by quitting and what have I personally lost?

It is difficult to express what I felt in quitting the Dauphin.

When you're angry you always talk of quitting, but it isn't so easy when you just stop to think about it.

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Antonyms for quitting

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resignation

Synonyms for quitting

departure