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

Cover for cancellations caused by the conflict can be difficult to obtain, potentially leaving promoters exposed to huge losses. — Inzamam Rashid, Fortune, 26 Aug. 2026

But Mitchell argued that the administration’s other actions — like the recent cancellations — could undercut the plan. — Shelby Talcott, semafor.com, 26 Aug. 2026

But during long days of airport delays, cancellations, and perhaps an unruly passenger or two, humor is a welcome way to relieve stress. — Joey Skladany, Travel + Leisure, 23 Aug. 2026

His team has seen many cancellations by importers who were shipping to the US East Coast or Texas via the canal, and who are now considering rerouting to Californian ports in Los Angeles and Long Beach. — Hira Humayun, CNN Money, 21 Aug. 2026

Some traveled through Palermo, while others dealt with additional flight cancellations, overnight stays and lost luggage, Sagoskin said. — Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 21 Aug. 2026

Related Stories This week’s cancelations are the latest calamity to befall the touring production after it was forced to postpone the first leg of its tour last month. — K.j. Yossman, Variety, 20 Aug. 2026

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