Definition of cancel

Scrabble & Words with friends points


  • cancel is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 10
  • cancel is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 10
  • cancel is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 14

Definition of cancel


  • declare null and void; make ineffective (verb)

    Synonyms

    1. strike down
  • make up for (verb)

    Synonyms

    1. offset
    2. set off
  • a notation cancelling a previous sharp or flat (noun)

    Synonyms

    1. natural
  • remove or make invisible (verb)

    Synonyms

    1. delete
  • make invalid for use (verb)

    Examples

    1. cancel cheques or tickets

    Synonyms

    1. invalidate
  • postpone indefinitely or annul something that was scheduled (verb)

    Examples

    1. cancel the dinner party

    Synonyms

    1. call off
    2. scratch
    3. scrub

See definition of cancel in Merriam Webster