cease
cease
verb
To stop doing something or to bring an activity or action to an end.
"The rain ceased after an hour."
noun
A stopping or an end, typically used in the phrase 'without cease'.
"The noise continued without cease."
Thesaurus
Synonyms: lay off, stop, discontinue, give up, break, break off, quit, end, finish, terminate
Antonyms: bear on, begin, carry on, continue, preserve, start, uphold