Cancel and Prohibit

Cancel

Cancel verb - To put an end to by formal action.
Usage example: the agreement can be canceled by either side with a formal written notice

Prohibit and cancel are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Prohibit" instead a verb "Cancel".

Prohibit

Prohibit verb - To order not to do or use or to be done or used.

Cancel and prohibit are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Cancel" instead a verb "Prohibit".

Common collocations

magic cancel magic prohibit magic
contracts cancel contracts prohibit contracts
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