Synonyms of cancellations

cancellations

noun

variants also cancelations

plural of cancellation

1

as in abandonments

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

• abandonments
• repeals
• rescissions
• revocations
• abortions
• abolitions
• droppings
• terminations
• endings
• recisions
• recalls
• callings
• reversals
• invalidations
• annulments
• neutralizations
• relinquishments
• nullifications
• surrenders
• rollbacks
• abolishments
• voidances

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• continuations
• beginnings
• engagements
• undertakings
• initiations
• commencements

2

as in abolitions

the doing away with something by formal action

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• abolitions
• repeals
• withdrawals
• invalidations
• avoidances
• dissolutions
• annulments
• suspensions
• negations
• abrogations
• abolishments
• nullifications
• prohibitions
• abortions
• eliminations
• abatements
• defeasances
• reversals
• dismissals
• revocations
• rescindments
• vetoes
• removals
• retractions
• overrides
• liquidations
• rejections
• erasures
• recalls
• disallowances
• overturns
• forbiddances
• countermands
• eradications

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• institutions
• enactments
• legislations
• establishments
• validations
• approvals
• authorizations
• ratifications
• clearances
• endorsements
• permissions
• prescriptions
• legitimations
• legalizations
• formalizations
• legitimizations
• passings
• commandments
• orderings

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of cancellations

The new prices may also steer customers more toward bundles, which streaming service providers believe lead to fewer cancellations and help Disney manage the unpredictable ads market. — Scharon Harding, ArsTechnica, 23 Sep. 2026

About half of the cancelations involved the Newark Liberty International Airport. — Mike Stunson, USA Today, 22 Sep. 2026

The tool aims to reduce delays and cancellations by predicting congestion earlier, the Transportation Department said. — Liam Scott, Washington Post, 21 Sep. 2026

The state’s insurer of last resort, known as the FAIR Plan, has ballooned in size since 2019, after a series of devastating wildfires and escalating reinsurance costs led to mass cancellations of insurance policies across the state. — Paige St. John, Los Angeles Times, 20 Sep. 2026

These platforms churn out so much content that cancellations come at a higher rate as well, though the streamers don’t have to be nearly as swift in the decision making process, which puts many shows in limbo indefinitely. — Katie Campione, Deadline, 18 Sep. 2026

There’s a waiting list for those who miss the first round of reservations, so they’ll be notified first of any potential cancellations. — Kansas City Star, 17 Sep. 2026

Concert tour cancellations are common but are usually based on things like artists’ health. — ABC News, 17 Sep. 2026

In his statement on social media, Macklemore said that last week, Kraft called Sheeran with directions to either drop him or face venue cancelations. — Matt Moret, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2026