In which of these sentences, is the word "Desist" used incorrectly?
a. The gastronome could not desist from eating all of the mouthwatering chocolate pie.
b. The guards shouted at the brawlers to desist at once.
c. Environmentalists urge companies to desist from manufacturing products that are not biodegradable.
d. Desist me if you've heard this story before.

Question

In which of these sentences, is the word "Desist" used incorrectly?
a. The gastronome could not desist from eating all of the mouthwatering chocolate pie. 
b. The guards shouted at the brawlers to desist at once. 
c. Environmentalists urge companies to desist from manufacturing products that are not biodegradable. 
d. Desist me if you've heard this story before.

kyanthedoodle · Answer

Desist means to cease or to refrain from, so which one sounds right with that definition?

kyanthedoodle · Answer

Or in this case, which one doesn't sound right with that definition? (Hint: Not A or B.)

anonymous · Answer

I was thinking of D. Is that right?

anonymous · Answer

i think so

anonymous · Answer

i think so