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

The downpours contributed to flight delays and cancellations at LaGuardia, Kennedy and Newark airports on the eve of the World Cup final match in New Jersey on Sunday. — Ray Sanchez, CNN Money, 18 July 2026

The vampire saved the show from imminent cancelation, prompting a spike in ratings and a new direction away from a moody Jane Eyre-like gothic romance style to outright supernatural (if unintentionally campy) horror. — Greg Evans, Deadline, 18 July 2026

However, as weather officials expect wildfire smoke to leave northern Illinois sometime Friday afternoon, organizers of evening outdoor events were holding their breath on cancellations. — Doug George, Chicago Tribune, 17 July 2026

Swan said in June that FIFA’s cancellations were a major driver for why the local hotel industry was facing a room reservation shortfall during the biggest sporting event in the world. — Dylan Lysen, Kansas City Star, 16 July 2026