Countermanding

Pronunciation: /ˈkaʊntɝˌmænˈdɪŋ/

Countermanding (verb)

  1. To cancel or reverse a command or instruction given earlier.

Examples

  • They decided to countermand the previous order due to new information.
  • The manager decided to countermand the previous order.

Common collocations: countermand an order, issue a countermand, effectively countermand

Synonyms of Countermanding

Formal

Neutral

Antonyms of Countermanding

  • — To issue an order rather than revoke one.
  • — An authoritative command that is not canceled.