Discontinues (6)
'discontinues' is the definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)
This is all the clue.
(Other definitions for ends that I've seen before include "limits" , "Finishes (could be loose or dead?)" , "Wanting goals" , "Final parts" , "Justifications for means, sometimes?" .)
'discontinues' is the definition.
('stop' can be a synonym of 'discontinue')
This is the entire clue.
(Other definitions for stops that I've seen before include "Ends" , "Checks" , "Posts (anag.)" , "Prevents" , "Discontinues" .)
'discontinues' is the definition.
('cease' can be a synonym of 'discontinue')
This is the entire clue.
(Other definitions for ceases that I've seen before include "Stops or discontinues" , "Comes to an end" , "Finishes" , "stops working" , "Terminates" .)