intermit
verbDivide intermit into syllables:
in · ter · mit
How to pronounce intermit:
Definition of intermit:
- intermit (verb):
- to cause to cease for a time or at intervals discontinue
Synonyms for intermit:
break
break up
catch one's breath
cut off
disrupt
interrupt
pause
rest
take a breather
take five
take ten
Antonyms for intermit:
abbreviate
accelerate
accept
add
advance
aid
allow
assist
bear
begin
bring forward
carry on
carry out
commence
complete
connect
continue
create
do
ease
enable
encourage
expedite
facilitate
finish
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