A colloquial verb meaning to stop (doing something), desist, or give up; often used imperatively or as advice. Usually written in kana.
もうその話はよす。みんなが不快になる。
Cut that story out. It's making everyone uncomfortable.
そんな危ないことはよせ。やめなさい。
Don't do something so dangerous. Stop it.
今日の飲み会はそろそろよそうか。
Shall we call it a night for today's drinking party?
彼に悪口を言うのはよせ。関係が壊れるよ。
Stop badmouthing him. You'll ruin the relationship.