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countermand

/ˌkaʊntəˈmɑːnd/
noun
  1. An order to the contrary of a previous one.

verb
  1. To revoke (a former command); to cancel or rescind by giving an order contrary to one previously given.

    "to countermand an order for goods"

    Similar: cancel, rescind

  2. To recall a person or unit with such an order.

  3. To prohibit.

    Similar: forbid, prohibit

Synonymscancel, rescind, forbid, prohibit

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