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coun·ter·mand
countermand
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- parts of speech:
- transitive verb, noun
- features:
- Word Combinations (verb), Word Parts
part of speech: |
transitive verb |
pronunciation: |
kaUn
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maend
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inflections: |
countermands, countermanding, countermanded |
definition: |
to rescind or cancel (an order).
- antonyms:
- uphold
- similar words:
- annul, lift, remit, repeal, rescind, revoke
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related words: |
abolish, abrogate, invalidate, negate, nullify, overrule, reverse, vitiate, void, withdraw |
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part of speech: |
noun |
pronunciation: |
kaUn
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maend
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definition: |
an order that rescinds or cancels another order.
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related words: |
abolition |
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