conterminate

/kɑnˌtɛrmɪˈneɪt/

Definitions

1. verb

to reduce something to nothing or to a state of being terminated or ended.

“The company’s financial struggles led to the contermination of its operations.”

2. noun

the act of terminating or ending something.

“The contermination of the project was abrupt and unexpected.”

Synonyms

  • cancel
  • end
  • terminate

Antonyms

  • continue
  • establish
  • initiate