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countermand

/ˌkaʊntəˈmɑːnd/

noun

Meaning

  • An order to the contrary of a previous one.

verb

Meaning

  • To revoke (a former command); to cancel or rescind by giving an order contrary to one previously given.

    "to countermand an order for goods"

  • To recall a person or unit with such an order.

  • To prohibit.

  • To oppose; to revoke the command of.

Synonyms

cancel,
rescind,
forbid,
prohibit