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cancelling

VERB

call off; erase

Synonyms

STRONGEST

abolish abort annul break off cut destroy eliminate kill remove repeal rescind revoke wipe out

STRONG

abrogate ax break countermand deface delete efface eradicate expunge obliterate off omit quash repudiate scrub sink smash squash torpedo total trash trim undo zap

WEAK

X-out black out blot out cross out do away with do in finish off go back on one's word render invalid rub out scratch out stamp across strike out wash out wipe slate clean

Antonyms

STRONGEST

approve begin build continue create enact give birth keep ratify restore sanction start validate

STRONG

add aid allow assist bear construct establish fasten fix help institute lose mend permit strengthen support

WEAK

arrange imbalance tip uphold

VERB

equal out

Synonyms

STRONGEST

abort annul repeal rescind revoke rule out

STRONG

abrogate counteract counterbalance countercheck countermand counterpoise discard discharge frustrate ignore invalidate negate neutralize nullify offset overthrow recall recant redeem redress refute repudiate retract suppress vacate void

WEAK

balance out call off compensate for declare invalid make up for put an end to render inert render null and void set aside

Antonyms

STRONGEST

approve keep validate

STRONG

aid allow assist emphasize encourage help permit ratify sanction support

WEAK

arrange establish imbalance tip uphold

Example Sentences

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Having a lower-priced ad-tier is a positive for Netflix, as the company can prevent users from cancelling outright if they are feeling economically pressured.

From Barron's • Apr. 16, 2026

For now, Citizens Advice is warning people to look out for the common strategies firms use to make cancelling harder:

From BBC • Apr. 2, 2026

The first 45 minutes was the epitome of two teams cancelling each other out - but once the second half began the landscape was set for City's win.

From BBC • Mar. 22, 2026

In a statement, the UFW said it was cancelling its participation in the celebrations.

From BBC • Mar. 18, 2026

And, oh dear, what am I to do about cancelling my steamship passage?

From "Murder on the Orient Express" by Agatha Christie