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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/
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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
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms 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
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