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discontinuation

2 synonyms and 1 antonym for discontinuation, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.

Noun — A break in something that was continuous.

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1. noun

A break in something that was continuous.

“The apparent discontinuation of the operations since Trump took office sparked speculation that he may have agreed to back away from the issue in exchange for Chinese cooperation over North Korea.”

Opposites

2. noun

The act of stopping a course of medicine.

3. noun

The act of ceasing to make or supply a product.

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