Synonyms for

Cancelling

Verb / ˈkænsʌlɪŋ / / ˈkænslɪŋ / Another word for cancelling — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

The act of deciding not to proceed with a planned event or course of action.

Synonyms & similar words

scratch scrub offset invalidate setoff delete strikedown calloff cancel abandonment dropping scrapping termination annulment rescinding revocation voiding withdrawal elimination obliteration eradication deletion cancellation quashing repeal abrogation overriding nullification

Synonyms by register

Formal

annulling rescinding revoking nullifying invalidating

Informal

calling off scraping dropping undoing popping

Literary

obliterating effacing erasing

Antonyms

continuing maintaining preserving validating upholding affirming reinforcing

Common collocations

  • cancelling plans
  • cancelling an order
  • cancelling a subscription
  • cancelling a flight
  • cancelling debt
  • cancelling a contract
  • cancelling out

Word family

noun cancellation
verb cancel
adjective cancellable

Usage note

Often used in the context of events, orders, or subscriptions. Be mindful of the specific context as 'cancelling' can imply different degrees of finality or reversal.

Example sentences

  1. I am cancelling my dentist appointment.
  2. The concert was cancelled due to rain.
  3. The airline cancelled our flight.
  4. I cancelled my subscription to the magazine.
  5. The wedding was cancelled at the last minute.

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