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There are 3 meanings of the word Discontinue.

How to pronounce discontinue:

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Discontinue - as a verb

Put an end to a state or an activity

Example: "Quit teasing your little brother"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
cease7give uplay offquit13stop6
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
continue10

Come to or be at an end

Example: "The support from our sponsoring agency will discontinue after march 31"

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
cease7end4finish12stop6terminate11
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
continue10

Prevent completion

Example: "Stop the project"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
break11break offstop6
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
end4terminate11
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"The company decided to discontinue the production of their least popular product."
"We will discontinue the service after the trial period ends."
"Please discontinue using the old version of the software."
"The doctor advised me to discontinue the medication due to its side effects."
"The manufacturer has announced plans to discontinue the entire product line."
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Word Game Points

Is DISCONTINUE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, discontinue is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

DISCONTINUE has a SCRABBLE points total of 14.

Is DISCONTINUE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, discontinue is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
DISCONTINUE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 18.

Is DISCONTINUE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, discontinue is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
DISCONTINUE has a WORDFEUD points total of 16.

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