Synonyms of cancellation

cancellation

noun

ˌkan(t)-sə-ˈlā-shən 

variants also cancelation

1

as in repeal

the act of putting an end to something planned or previously agreed to

bad weather forced the cancellation of hundreds of flights

Synonyms & Similar Words

• repeal
• abandonment
• revocation
• abolition
• rescission
• abortion
• calling
• termination
• recision
• ending
• recall
• dropping
• annulment
• invalidation
• neutralization
• nullification
• reversal
• calling off
• surrender
• abolishment
• halting
• stopping
• relinquishment
• voidance
• rollback
• giving up

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• continuation
• beginning
• initiation
• engagement
• commencement
• undertaking

2

as in abolition

the doing away with something by formal action

a blanket cancellation of all military leave for the duration of the crisis

Synonyms & Similar Words

• abolition
• repeal
• dismissal
• dissolution
• annulment
• withdrawal
• invalidation
• abrogation
• abolishment
• suspension
• nullification
• defeasance
• avoidance
• voiding
• elimination
• negation
• abatement
• removal
• revocation
• quashing
• rejection
• reversal
• rescindment
• abortion
• veto
• prohibition
• retraction
• banning
• liquidation
• override
• overruling
• recall
• erasure
• disallowance
• calling off
• eradication
• outlawing
• overturn
• enjoining
• countermand
• forbiddance

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• legislation
• enactment
• institution
• establishment
• validation
• approval
• founding
• ratification
• legalization
• formalization
• passing
• authorization
• permission
• clearance
• legitimation
• endorsement
• legitimization
• prescription
• ordering
• sanctioning
• commandment
• decreeing
• mandating

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of cancellation

Stewart was an executive producer of his friend Colbert’s show and harshly criticized the cancellation, rejecting Paramount’s financial justification and accusing the company of bending the knee to the president. — Brian Stelter, CNN Money, 19 Oct. 2026

But the impact of her brief cancellation stuck with McMahan, most auspiciously in her new special. — Mikey O'Connell, HollywoodReporter, 19 Oct. 2026

In recent days, the Houthis have repeatedly struck King Khalid International Airport in the capital, Riyadh, leading to a wave of flight cancellations. — ABC News, 17 Oct. 2026

The buds themselves last eight hours on a full charge with active noise cancelation (ANC) off, up from the original Fairbuds' six hours. — New Atlas, 17 Oct. 2026