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 cancellations for these schools also affect afternoon field trips, afternoon early childhood sessions and after-school activities. — Christa Swanson, CBS News, 19 Aug. 2026

Staffing issues are considered controllable, so any significant delays and cancellations tied to those warrant accommodation. — Eve Chen, USA Today, 18 Aug. 2026

Contra Despite the cancellations in some European countries, West’s shows in others have gone ahead, drawing large crowds. — Zachary Folk, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026

The state is reluctant to fill the void left by federal funding after a series of bankruptcies and cancellations left only one truck maker and one bus maker selling hydrogen vehicles in North America. — Los Angeles Times, 17 Aug. 2026

Classes are still set to begin on Monday, as the university has not announced any cancellations or postponements. — David Zimmermann, The Washington Examiner, 16 Aug. 2026

And that means passengers are frequently left with little choice but to be prepared for delays and cancellations in hot weather. — Emma Balleste, CNN Money, 12 Aug. 2026

Weather conditions also led to some event cancelations in the Aurora area. — Addison Wright, Chicago Tribune, 12 Aug. 2026

Travelers should contact their hotel for information about cancellations or rebooking. — Caelyn Pender, Mercury News, 12 Aug. 2026