countermand
to revoke or cancel (a command, order, etc.).
to recall or stop by a contrary order.
a command, order, etc., revoking a previous one.
Origin of countermand
1Other words for countermand
Other words from countermand
- coun·ter·mand·a·ble, adjective
- un·coun·ter·mand·a·ble, adjective
- un·coun·ter·mand·ed, adjective
Words Nearby countermand
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How to use countermand in a sentence
It was too late to countermand the motor, which put up several miles away.
The Romance of His Life | Mary CholmondeleyI will countermand the order for an immediate attack; that will give me time to arrange.
Wood Magic | Richard JefferiesThen he had to be told how it was, and he hurried back into the house to countermand the order for the physician.
Bart Keene's Hunting Days | Allen ChapmanUnless something is done about it shall countermand religious services.
She decided in the absence of both to indulge in a rest, and sent Peter to countermand the carriage.
The Lamp in the Desert | Ethel M. Dell
British Dictionary definitions for countermand
to revoke or cancel (a command, order, etc)
to order (forces, etc) to return or retreat; recall
a command revoking another
Origin of countermand
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