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Synonyms for call off

Most common

cancel scratch scrub

Synonyms by meaning

Verb

1. Cancel — to recall; to cancel or call a halt to

cancel, withcall rare

2. Scrub

scrub, scratch

Other

call, call in sick informal

Definitions

  1. v. 1

    To recall; to cancel or call a halt to.

    If you want me to call off the dog, then get off my land.

  2. v. 2

    To telephone in one's notice of a day's absence from work.

Related words

Other spellings
call-off

Example sentences

  • cancel Circumstances forced us to cancel our appointment.
  • scratch The doctor said you shouldn't scratch your wounds.
  • scrub Scrub the sink and try to get rid of those spots.

By length

4 letters
call1
5 letters
scrub1
6 letters
cancel2
7 letters
scratch1
8 letters
withcall

The small number after each word is its number of syllables (cancel2 = 2 syllables).