Countermand

Quick meaning: Countermand is a verb meaning To revoke (a former command); to cancel or rescind by giving an order contrary to one previously given.

Meaning

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

More Meanings

1. To recall a person or unit with such an order.
2. To cancel an order for (some specified goods).
3. (figuratively) To counteract, to act against, to frustrate.
4. An order to the contrary of a previous one.
5. (obsolete) To prohibit (a course of action or behavior).
6. (obsolete) To oppose or revoke the command of (someone).
7. (obsolete) To maintain control of, to keep under command.

Example Sentences

Near-synonym: counteract

to countermand an order for goods

Avicen countermands letting blood in choleric bodles.

For us to alter anything, is to lift ourselves against God; and, as it were, to countermand him.

Word Forms

• countermands
• countermanding
• countermanded

Synonyms for countermand

Depending on context, synonyms include cancel, rescind, veto, override, counteract, prohibit.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include rescind, revoke, annul, repeal, reverse, overturn.

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