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countermand
1.
[ noun ]
a contrary command cancelling or reversing a previous command
Related terms:
command
revoke
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2.
[ verb ]
annul by recalling or rescinding
Synonyms:
repeal
rescind
lift
reverse
annul
overturn
vacate
revoke
Examples:
"He revoked the ban on smoking"
"lift an embargo"
"vacate a death sentence"
Related terms:
cancel
renege
reverse
abrogation
reversal
vacation
revocation
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Countryman
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