(Of water) cease flowing (8)

I believe the answer is:

stagnate

(Other definitions for stagnate that I've seen before include "resemble pond water?" , "decline" , "Stand still and become dull" , "Show little activity" , "Fester" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.

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