Cancel

Cancel is a slang term used to express the act of rejecting or withdrawing support for someone or something, often due to their controversial or offensive behavior or beliefs. It can also refer to the act of ending a romantic or personal relationship. Cancel culture, the phenomenon associated with this term, involves calling out and boycotting individuals or entities deemed problematic or behaving inappropriately.

Example 1: “After his offensive comments went viral, many people decided to cancel the comedian, leading to the cancellation of his upcoming shows.”

Example 2: “The actress faced severe backlash and got canceled on social media after her insensitive remarks about a marginalized community.”