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cancellation

[kan-suh-ley-shuhn] / ˌkæn səˈleɪ ʃən /
NOUN
calling off; erasure
Synonyms
STRONGEST
abandonment abolition annulment dissolution elimination repeal retirement reversal revocation
STRONG
abrogation deletion dissolving invalidation nullification recall repudiation retraction undoing
WEAK
abandoning abolishing canceling invalidating overruling quashing recalling retracting reversing revoking withdrawing
Antonyms
STRONGEST
enactment validation
STRONG
confirmation
WEAK
allowance approval arrangement establishment permission

Example Sentences

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Or take Pangram’s appearance in the Shy Girl cancellation.

From Slate • Apr. 17, 2026

And if you book a flight with points, you can avoid potential cancellation fees.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 10, 2026

The transaction will also include the cancellation of 17% of UMG outstanding shares.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 7, 2026

He told the BBC he had "psyched himself" up for his cardiology appointment and that he was upset and angry at the cancellation.

From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026

He was furious about the announcement of the cancellation of many of his senior class activities.

From "Warriors Don't Cry: A Searing Memoir of the Battle to Integrate Little Rock's Central High" by Melba Pattillo Beals

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