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countermand

coun·ter·mand
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    • [verb koun-ter-mand, -mahnd, koun-ter-mand, -mahnd; noun koun-ter-mand, -mahnd]
    • /verb ˌkaʊn tərˈmænd, -ˈmɑnd, ˈkaʊn tərˌmænd, -ˌmɑnd; noun ˈkaʊn tərˌmænd, -ˌmɑnd/
    • /ˌkaʊn.təˈmɑːnd/
    • US Pronunciation
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    • [verb koun-ter-mand, -mahnd, koun-ter-mand, -mahnd; noun koun-ter-mand, -mahnd]
    • /verb ˌkaʊn tərˈmænd, -ˈmɑnd, ˈkaʊn tərˌmænd, -ˌmɑnd; noun ˈkaʊn tərˌmænd, -ˌmɑnd/

Definitions of countermand word

  • verb countermand If you countermand an order, you cancel it, usually by giving a different order. 3
  • verb countermand to revoke or cancel (a command, order, etc) 3
  • verb countermand to order (forces, etc) to return or retreat; recall 3
  • noun countermand a command revoking another 3
  • verb transitive countermand to cancel or revoke (a command or order) 3
  • verb transitive countermand to call back or order back by a contrary order 3

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Origin of countermand

First appearance:

before 1375
One of the 22% oldest English words
1375-1425; late Middle English countermaunden < Anglo-French countermander < Middle French contremander, equivalent to contre- counter- + mander to command < Latin mandāre; see mandate

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Parts of speech for Countermand

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

countermand popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 59% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 51% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

countermand usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for countermand

verb countermand

  • revoke — to take back or withdraw; annul, cancel, or reverse; rescind or repeal: to revoke a decree.
  • reverse — opposite or contrary in position, direction, order, or character: an impression reverse to what was intended; in reverse sequence.
  • recall — to bring back from memory; recollect; remember: Can you recall what she said?
  • override — to prevail or have dominance over; have final authority or say over; overrule: to override one's advisers.
  • retract — to withdraw (a statement, opinion, etc.) as inaccurate or unjustified, especially formally or explicitly; take back.

Antonyms for countermand

verb countermand

  • permit — to allow to do something: Permit me to explain.
  • sanction — authoritative permission or approval, as for an action.
  • approve — If you approve of an action, event, or suggestion, you like it or are pleased about it.
  • meet — greatest lower bound
  • allow — If someone is allowed to do something, it is all right for them to do it and they will not get into trouble.

noun countermand

  • devoir — duty; obligation
  • command — If someone in authority commands you to do something, they tell you that you must do it.
  • adjuration — a solemn charge or command
  • devoirs — compliments or respects; courteous attentions

Top questions with countermand

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