Surcease ( noun , verb )

(As a noun)

Surcease ( noun )

Cessation, stopping, discontinuation.

Origin:

From middle english surcèse, from old french surcesse, from latin sursum, past participle of surri ("to rise"), from sub ("up") + reri ("to rise"), from proto-indo-european *h₁ser- ("to protect, watch over").

Examples:

1. The surcease of the rain allowed us to proceed with our picnic plans.
2. The company's financial difficulties led to the surcease of operations.
3. After much contemplation, she finally decided to put a surcease to their relationship.
4. The surcease of the pain was a relief to the patient.
5. The government announced the surcease of the curfew after a week of peaceful protests.

(As a verb)

Surcease ( verb )

Cessation, stopping, discontinuation.

Origin:

From middle english surcèse, from old french surcesse, from latin sursum, past participle of surri ("to rise"), from sub ("up") + reri ("to rise"), from proto-indo-european *h₁ser- ("to protect, watch over").

Examples:

1. The surcease of the rain allowed us to proceed with our picnic plans.
2. The company's financial difficulties led to the surcease of operations.
3. After much contemplation, she finally decided to put a surcease to their relationship.
4. The surcease of the pain was a relief to the patient.
5. The government announced the surcease of the curfew after a week of peaceful protests.