Cancel and Destruct

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Cancel

Cancel verb - To put an end to (something planned or previously agreed to).
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Destruct and cancel are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Destruct" instead a verb "Cancel".
Nearby Words: canceled, cancellation, canceling, cancelling, cancelled

Destruct

Destruct verb - Do away with, cause the destruction or undoing of.
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Cancel and destruct are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Cancel" instead a verb "Destruct".

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  • Magic Countdown Subverted for comedic effect in Galaxy Quest, where the crew have to cancel the ship's self-destruct.
    Source: Magic Countdown
  • This is parodied in Spaceballs when, after the Big Red Button is pushed activating the self-destruct, the computer says in the last few seconds that they can stop it by pressing a button to cancel.
    Source: Failsafe Failure
  • Western Animation / WALL•E Wiper Start: WALL•E's attempts to cancel the escape pod's self-destruct sequence activate just about every other gadget it has, including, yes, wipers.
    Source: Western Animation / WALL•E
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