Countermand

Pronunciation: /ˈkaʊntɝˌmænˈdi/

Countermand (verb)

  1. to officially stop or change an order or command.
  2. to reverse a decision or instruction that was previously given.

Examples

  • The manager decided to countermand the shipment.
  • They had to countermand the purchase due to a mistake.

Common collocations: countermand an order, quickly countermand, countermand a decision, formally countermand

Synonyms of Countermand

Formal

Neutral

Antonyms of Countermand

  • — To implement or carry out an order.
  • — To maintain or support a decision.