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

More on her 11 siblings, late husband Parton's death came after multiple concert cancellations and missed appearances amid medical issues, which included problems with her immune and digestive systems over the years. — Taijuan Moorman, USA Today, 2 Sep. 2026

Depending on the business, answering those questions may require looking at repeat purchase rate, retention, renewals, referrals, cancellations or customer lifetime value. — Joe Carter, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2026

The rollout happened to coincide with an insurance reckoning that led to rising rates and cancellations. — Noah Haggerty, Los Angeles Times, 27 Aug. 2026

The app also provides service alerts, so riders will know about transit cancellations, suspensions, and delays. — Brian Sherrod, CBS News, 27 Aug. 2026

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