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countermand

noun verb

A contrary command cancelling or reversing a previous command

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Word Facts

Word length
11
Starts with
C
Ends with
D
Contains
OU
Scrabble score
16

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noun

  1. A contrary command cancelling or reversing a previous command

verb

  1. Cancel officially

    “He revoked the ban on smoking”

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Example Sentences

He revoked the ban on smoking
Lift an embargo
Vacate a death sentence

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