scrub

scrub

verb

Definition of SCRUB

to put an end to (something planned or previously agreed to) <the outdoor art project was scrubbed when the organizers found out they needed permission from city hall>

Synonyms abandon, abort, call, call off, cry off, drop, recall, repeal, rescind, revoke, scrap, scrub

Related Words abrogate, annul, invalidate, nullify, void, write off; recant, retract, take back, withdraw; countermand, reverse, roll back; break off, discontinue, end, halt, stop, terminate; hold back, interrupt, suspend; give up, relinquish, surrender

Near Antonyms engage, pledge, promise; begin, commence, initiate, start; take on, take up, undertake

Antonyms continue, keep