Vocabulary
Cessation
English and Urdu gloss, synonyms and antonyms, and example usage from our editorial sentence cache where available.
English meaning
the fact or process of ending or being brought to an end.
Urdu meaning
خاتمہ، بند، اختتام،ٹھہراﺅ
Example sentences (from Dawn)
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It is hoped that Mr Trump walks back his destructive threats and an immediate cessation of hostilities is announced.
Dawn Editorials —
Apocalyptic threats
— 2026-04-08
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BSERVERS across the globe were expecting uncharacteristic statesmanship from Donald Trump when he addressed his nation early on Thursday morning Pakistan time, including the possible announcement of a cessation of hostilities against Iran.
Dawn Editorials —
Trump`s hot air
— 2026-04-03
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If any peace plan is to work, it requires an immediate cessation of hostilities.
Dawn Editorials —
Five-point plan
— 2026-04-02
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In addition to this, there should be a unanimous call from the OIC for an immediate cessation of the US-Israeli war on Iran and Lebanon.
Dawn Editorials —
Sombre Eid
— 2026-03-20
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That explains backchannel lobbying of Washington by GCC countries for cessation of hostilities.
Dawn Editorials —
The march of folly
— 2026-03-16
Synonyms
end, ending, termination, stopping, halting, ceasing, finish, finishing, stoppage, closing
Antonyms
start, resumption
Curator example
“the cessation of hostilities”
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