countermand
🇺🇸
/ˈkaʊntərmænd/
🇬🇧
/ˌkaʊntəˈmɑːnd/
verb
R
To reverse or cancel an order or decision.
The general decided to countermand the previous order and told his troops to retreat.
translation
To reverse or cancel an order or decision.
Word Forms
3rd Present
countermands
Past
countermanded
Perfect
countermanded
Progressive
countermanding