countermand

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Synonyms: counterman, counterhand, countermine, counterpane, countermark, counterstand, counterraid, countermanded, countermined, countermands, countermen

Antonyms: counterman, counterhand, countermine, counterpane, countermark, counterstand, counterraid, countermanded, countermined, countermands, countermen

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Verb

1. To [[revoke]] (a former [[command]]); to cancel or rescind by giving an order contrary to one previously given.
2. To [[recall]] a person or unit with such an order.
3. To [[cancel]] an [[order]] for (some specified [[goods]]).
4. {{lb|en|figuratively}} To [[counteract]], to act against, to [[frustrate]].
5. {{lb|en|obsolete}} To [[prohibit]] (a [[course of action]] or [[behavior]]).
6. {{lb|en|obsolete}} To [[oppose]] or [[revoke]] the command of (someone).
7. {{lb|en|obsolete}} To maintain [[control]] of, to keep under [[command]].

Noun

1. An [[order]] to the [[contrary]] of a previous one.

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