1-Stop Dictionary Reference

Countermand

This word is acceptable for play in the US & UK dictionaries that are being used in the following games:

v. To cancel or reverse (a previously issued command or order).

v. To recall by a contrary order: countermanded the air strikes.

n. An order or command reversing another one.

n. Cancellation of an order or command.

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

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

n. An order to the contrary of a previous one

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

v. To prohibit; to forbid.

v. To oppose; to revoke the command of.

n. A contrary order; revocation of a former order or command.

To revoke (a command or an order); order or direct in opposition to (an order before given), thereby annulling it and forbidding its execution.

To oppose by contrary orders or action; contradict the orders of.

To prohibit; forbid.

n. A contrary order; a revocation of a former order, command, or notice.

n. a contrary command cancelling or reversing a previous command

v. cancel officially

"Those were the British orders, and the Japanese had no reason to countermand them on her say-so."

countermanded countermanding countermands

Words that are more generic or abstract

command dictation bid bidding

Words with the same meaning

prohibit forbid oppose revoke

Words that are found in similar contexts

annul unlesse abjure rescission disallowance