Calling off and Dropping

Calling off

Calling off noun - The act of putting an end to something planned or previously agreed to.
Usage example: the calling off of the senior prom is not going to go over well
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Synonyms for Calling off

Dropping and calling off are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Dropping" instead a noun phrase "Calling off".

Dropping

Dropping noun - The act of putting an end to something planned or previously agreed to.
Usage example: the dropping of an act from the talent show should bring it in on time

Calling off and dropping are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Calling off" instead a noun "Dropping".

Nearby Words: drop, dropped, dropper
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