Synonyms of canceled

canceled

verb

variants or cancelled

past tense of cancel

1

as in scrapped

to put an end to (something planned or previously agreed to)

please call to cancel your appointment with the dentist if you can't make it

Synonyms & Similar Words

• scrapped
• revoked
• abandoned
• aborted
• repealed
• rescinded
• withdrew
• terminated
• suspended
• halted
• recalled
• dropped
• reversed
• ended
• interrupted
• scrubbed
• called
• called off
• retracted
• discontinued
• invalidated
• annulled
• nullified
• voided
• stopped
• abrogated
• cried off
• took back
• recanted
• relinquished
• rolled back
• countermanded
• broke off
• held back
• wrote off
• surrendered
• gave up

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• continued
• kept
• engaged
• promised
• began
• started
• initiated
• commenced
• pledged
• undertook
• took up
• took on

2

as in abolished

to put an end to by formal action

the agreement can be canceled by either side with a formal written notice

Synonyms & Similar Words

• abolished
• repealed
• voided
• overturned
• rescinded
• avoided
• invalidated
• revoked
• vacated
• annulled
• nullified
• dismissed
• suspended
• dissolved
• abrogated
• quashed
• negated
• withdrew
• struck down
• set aside
• rolled back
• abated
• rejected
• vetoed
• retracted
• reversed
• nulled
• overruled
• eliminated
• disannulled
• did away with
• removed
• recalled
• banned
• countermanded
• aborted
• forbade
• prohibited
• erased
• overrode
• outlawed
• enjoined
• called
• disallowed
• dropped
• called off
• liquidated
• eradicated
• annihilated
• threw out
• broke down
• wrote off

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• enacted
• established
• laid down
• founded
• instituted
• approved
• passed
• validated
• authorized
• permitted
• allowed
• legislated
• ordered
• ratified
• endorsed
• sanctioned
• cleared
• prescribed
• warranted
• formalized
• legitimized
• mandated
• legalized
• decreed
• legitimated
• commanded

3

as in deleted

to show (something written) to be no longer valid by drawing a cross over or a line through it

canceled the check and wrote a new one

Synonyms & Similar Words

• deleted
• erased
• removed
• censored
• killed
• crossed (out)
• struck (out)
• deled
• scratched (out)
• edited (out)
• obliterated
• elided
• blue-penciled
• stroked (out)
• eradicated
• shortened
• suppressed
• expunged
• wiped out
• excised
• clipped
• blotted out
• effaced
• rubbed out
• rooted (out)
• redacted
• abbreviated
• expurgated
• x-ed (out)
• laundered
• cut
• blipped
• silenced
• bleeped
• cleaned (up)
• cropped
• bowdlerized
• blacked out
• repressed
• red-penciled

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• stetted

4

as in erased

to destroy all traces of

it seemed as though all honor and decency had been canceled by the war's new moral order

Synonyms & Similar Words

• erased
• eradicated
• abolished
• destroyed
• obliterated
• swept (away)
• liquidated
• wiped out
• annihilated
• expunged
• exterminated
• stamped (out)
• shattered
• effaced
• demolished
• blotted out
• rooted (out)
• cleaned (up)
• ruined
• killed
• extirpated
• dismantled
• blacked out
• rubbed out
• discarded
• snuffed (out)
• devastated
• consumed
• decimated
• wrecked
• ravaged
• flattened
• dissolved
• wasted
• terminated
• totaled
• razed
• finished
• doomed
• dashed
• ejected
• smashed
• expelled
• mowed (down)
• blasted
• pulverized
• devoured
• fragmented
• splintered
• excised
• powdered
• blew up
• ousted
• atomized
• tore down
• jettisoned
• ditched
• dynamited
• zapped
• killed off
• threw out
• cut

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• protected
• saved
• preserved
• created
• made
• built
• formed
• constructed
• manufactured
• shaped
• forged
• renewed
• fabricated
• conserved
• restored
• framed
• fashioned
• fixed
• repaired
• rebuilt
• reconstructed
• renovated
• revamped
• patched
• mended
• reconditioned

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of canceled

Gartner has predicted that more than 40% of agentic AI projects will be canceled by the end of 2027, citing escalating costs, unclear value and inadequate risk controls. — Ravi Palwe, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026

The city canceled a visit by code inspectors to examine unpermitted walls in the units, marking the latest setback in a years-long fight for residents to reclaim their building, one of Miami’s largest condo towers. — Joan Chrissos, Miami Herald, 31 July 2026

North West has canceled what would have been her first headlining tour, just months after launching her music career and only days before the first show. — Sophie Ziedalski, NBC news, 31 July 2026

After a severe overnight storm prior to the event, however, the Premier Access viewing area was canceled, organizers said, even though much of the Sail4th 250 celebration went on elsewhere. — Mahsa Saeidi, CBS News, 31 July 2026

The flood warning has since been canceled as water levels have dropped. — Kansas City Star, 31 July 2026

On June 5, 2025, roughly six months before the early signing period, Henderson canceled his official visit to Florida State. — Sam Khan Jr, New York Times, 30 July 2026

The Philippine ships eventually canceled their mission on Friday and headed back to port, citing a developing typhoon in the region. — Ivan Watson, CNN Money, 24 July 2026

The city canceled its contract in 2021 during restructuring of the OVP. — Joe Rubin, Sacbee.com, 24 July 2026