Surcease

Synonyms of surcease

• halt
• end
• cessation

Antonyms of surcease

• continuation
• resumption
• prolongation

Collocations of surcease

pain and suffering

Frequency: 70 %

The surcease of pain and suffering came as a relief to the patient.

hope and despair

Frequency: 60 %

In times of surcease, hope replaces despair.

joy and sorrow

Frequency: 50 %

The surcease of sorrow brought moments of joy to her life.

peace and turmoil

Frequency: 45 %

After the storm passed, there was a surcease of turmoil and a sense of peace settled over the land.

Idiomatic Expressions for surcease

• Phrase: seek surcease
  Meaning: to actively look for an end or relief from something
  Usage: The students sought surcease from their heavy workload by taking a break and going for a walk.