Cry off
Cry off verb - To put an end to (something planned or previously agreed to).
Usage example: their film deal had been abruptly cried off, and now the filmmakers were back to square one
Scrub
Scrub verb - To put an end to (something planned or previously agreed to).
Usage example: the outdoor art project was scrubbed when the organizers found out they needed permission from city hall
Mutual synonyms
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