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

Airport attacks in the capital city of Riyadh led to multiple fatalities, flight cancellations and property damage. — Chloe Taylor, CNBC, 14 Oct. 2026

The milestone arrives at a precarious time for Australia’s festival sector, which has seen a wave of cancellations and closures in recent years amid rising costs and softening ticket sales. — Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 13 Oct. 2026

King Abdulaziz International Airport in Jeddah and King Fahd International Airport in Dammam are still operational with delays and cancellations, according to the State Department. — Frank Andrews, CBS News, 13 Oct. 2026

Calusso, the coastal Italian spot within Pier Sixty-Six, charges a $50-a-person fee for cancellations within 24 hours of the booking time. — Phillip Valys, Sun Sentinel, 13 Oct. 2026

After months of last-minute cancellations and vague statements about Mike Love‘s health, the Beach Boys returned to the stage Saturday night at Cincinnati’s PNC Pavilion for their first public show since July. — Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 11 Oct. 2026

As of mid-day today, Manilow had not yet made any social media comments on the latest cancellations. — Greg Evans, Deadline, 10 Oct. 2026

Ownership checks and contract cancellations alone cannot address those weaknesses. — Ruben Nyanguila, semafor.com, 7 Oct. 2026

In August 2025, a technology issue prompted United to ground flights and caused over 1,000 delays and dozens of cancellations. — Alexandra Skores, CNN Money, 6 Oct. 2026