Thesaurus
calling
noun
Synonyms and Antonyms of CALLING
1
the act of putting an end to something planned or previously agreed to <the calling of the match was a disappointment to both players>
Synonyms abandonment, abortion, calling, calling off, dropping, recall, recision, repeal, rescission, revocation
Related Words annulment, invalidation, neutralization, nullification, voidance; abolishment, abolition, ending, halting, stopping, termination; giving up, relinquishment, surrender; reversal, rollback
Antonyms continuation
2
the activity by which one regularly makes a living <I think my true calling will be as a commercial artist>
Related Words call, lifework; business, enterprise, field, livelihood, living, métier (also metier), racket [slang]; assignment, engagement, gig, mission; art, craft, handcraft, handicraft; appointment, berth, billet, office, place, position, post, situation; duty, function, job, load, task, workload
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