Synonyms of scrubbing

scrubbing

verb

present participle of scrub

as in cancelling

to put an end to (something planned or previously agreed to)

the outdoor art project was scrubbed when the organizers found out they needed permission from city hall

Synonyms & Similar Words

• cancelling
• scrapping
• abandoning
• canceling
• revoking
• aborting
• repealing
• recalling
• rescinding
• dropping
• calling
• calling off
• reversing
• withdrawing
• suspending
• halting
• terminating
• retracting
• ending
• interrupting
• crying off
• invalidating
• nullifying
• stopping
• voiding
• annulling
• abrogating
• writing off
• taking back
• discontinuing
• rolling back
• relinquishing
• recanting
• breaking off
• holding back
• countermanding
• surrendering
• giving up

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• continuing
• keeping
• engaging
• starting
• beginning
• promising
• commencing
• initiating
• undertaking
• pledging
• taking up
• taking on