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

Apple AirPods Pro includes active noise cancellation for immersive sound and transparency mode so users can connect with the world around them. — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 10 Aug. 2026

His platform—Medicare for All, student debt cancellation, and a wealth tax—was radical by American standards and entirely conventional by the standards of most rich democracies. — Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 10 Aug. 2026

Only a very rare few will succeed; walk-ins are only granted tables of day-of cancellations. — Sam Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 10 Aug. 2026

Designed for all-day focus, the Bose QuietComfort Earbuds bring legendary noise cancellation to a compact, water-resistant design. — Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 10 Aug. 2026