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Definition for cancel

verb as in call off; erase

Strongest matches

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

Strong matches

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 matches

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 the slate clean, X out

verb as in equal out

Strongest matches

abort, annul, repeal, rescind, revoke, rule out

Strong matches

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 matches

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

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"That review identified evidence of a concerning practice of social ostracism among students, often referred to as a cancel culture," the coroner said.

From BBC

But Interior Minister Bruno Retailleau said it was out of the question to cancel or relocate the match.

From BBC

In October, gang members opened fire at a UN helicopter, causing some airlines to temporarily cancel flights to the Caribbean nation.

From BBC

Steve Borthwick's side conceded 42 points at Twickenham's Allianz Stadium, with replacement wing Max Jorgensen scoring in the fourth minute of injury time to cancel out what looked to be a late winning-try by England's Maro Itoje.

From BBC

Trump has also threatened to cancel television networks’ broadcast licenses.

From Los Angeles Times

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