cancel

Meanings

• Verb

  Term used to denote the annulment or revocation of an action, order, or obligation.

• Verb

  To remove or reverse an action or decision.

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈkænsl̩/
   
   
   
   Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=79241257"

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Synonyms

blacklist , belay , take care of

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with cancel
banzel , anzel , danzel , mansel

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Variants

List of all variants of cancel that leads to same result
cancel , cancelable , canceled , canceler , cancelers , canceling , cancellable , cancelled , canceller , cancellers , cancelling , cancels , cancel culture , cancel cultures , cancel each one another out , cancel each other another out , cancel each other/one another out , cancel out , canceled out , canceling out , cancelled out , cancelling out , cancels out

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

Originally from the Latin 'cancella', meaning 'a gate, enclosure, or screen'. The term came to be used metaphorically to refer to the annulment or revocation of an action or order.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'cancel culture' refers to the practice of publicly criticizing and boycotting individuals or organizations for their problematic behavior.

2. The first known use of the term 'cancel' in the English language was in the late 15th century.

3. In the context of social media, 'cancel' can refer to both the act of publicly criticizing someone and the act of being publicly criticized or 'cancelled' oneself.

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Related Concepts

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1. Annul: A legal term meaning to render a marriage or contract void.

2. Revoke: To take back or recall a previously granted permission or privilege.

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Culture

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In modern usage, 'cancel' has gained popularity in the context of social media, where it refers to publicly criticizing or boycotting an individual or organization for their problematic behavior.

How to Memorize "cancel"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a red line through a document or contract, symbolizing the cancellation or revocation of its contents.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'cancel' with the idea of erasing or removing something.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Cancels Chapters: Cancels Contracts' to help remember the meaning of the word.

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