calling

call·ing

noun \ˈkȯ-liŋ\

Definition of CALLING

1

: a strong inner impulse toward a particular course of action especially when accompanied by conviction of divine influence

2

: the vocation or profession in which one customarily engages

3

: the characteristic cry of a female cat in heat; also : the period of heat

Examples of CALLING

1. He had always felt a calling to help others.
2. He experienced a calling to enter the priesthood.

First Known Use of CALLING

14th century

Related to CALLING

Synonyms: abandonment, abortion, cancellation, calling off, dropping, recall, recision, repeal, rescission, revocation

Antonyms: continuation

Related Words: annulment, invalidation, neutralization, nullification, voidance; abolishment, abolition, ending, halting, stopping, termination; giving up, relinquishment, surrender; reversal, rollback

Near Antonyms: beginning, commencement, initiation; engagement, undertaking

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Rhymes with CALLING

galling, Pauling