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discontinue v. [
stop, cease, give up, quit, lay off] put an end to a state or an activity; "Quit teasing your little brother"
. wn #2
discontinue v. come to or be at an end; "the support from our sponsoring agency will discontinue after March 31"
. wn #3
discontinue v. [
break, break off, stop] prevent completion; "stop the project"; "break off the negotiations"
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