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Countermand

To revoke (a former command); to cancel or rescind by giving an order contrary to one previously given; as, to countermand an order for goods.

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Broader term 5

Bid 76% connected

of Bid

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

Open English WordNet identifies the related term as a broader lexical category for at least one sense.

Bidding 76% connected

of Bid

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Open English WordNet identifies the related term as a broader lexical category for at least one sense.

Cancel 76% connected

To inclose or surround, as with a railing, or with latticework.

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Open English WordNet identifies the related term as a broader lexical category for at least one sense.

Command 76% connected

To order with authority; to lay injunction upon; to direct; to bid; to charge.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

Open English WordNet identifies the related term as a broader lexical category for at least one sense.

Dictation 76% connected

The act of dictating; the act or practice of prescribing; also that which is dictated.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

Open English WordNet identifies the related term as a broader lexical category for at least one sense.

Manner of action 1

Renege 76% connected

To deny; to disown.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

Open English WordNet identifies the related verb as a more specific manner of this action.

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Annul 74% connected

To reduce to nothing; to obliterate.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

Open English WordNet records a derivational relationship between these word forms.

Annul 74% connected

To reduce to nothing; to obliterate.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

Open English WordNet records a derivational relationship between these word forms.

Synonym 8

Annul 92% connected

To reduce to nothing; to obliterate.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

Open English WordNet places these words in at least one shared synset. They share a lexicalised sense, but context, register and collocation should still be checked before substitution.

Lift 92% connected

The sky; the atmosphere; the firmament.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

Open English WordNet places these words in at least one shared synset. They share a lexicalised sense, but context, register and collocation should still be checked before substitution.

Overturn 92% connected

To turn or throw from a basis, foundation, or position; to overset; as, to overturn a carriage or a building.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

Open English WordNet places these words in at least one shared synset. They share a lexicalised sense, but context, register and collocation should still be checked before substitution.

Repeal 92% connected

To recall; to summon again, as persons.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

Open English WordNet places these words in at least one shared synset. They share a lexicalised sense, but context, register and collocation should still be checked before substitution.

Rescind 92% connected

To cut off; to abrogate; to annul.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

Open English WordNet places these words in at least one shared synset. They share a lexicalised sense, but context, register and collocation should still be checked before substitution.

Reverse 92% connected

Turned backward; having a contrary or opposite direction; hence; opposite or contrary in kind; as, the reverse order or method.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

Open English WordNet places these words in at least one shared synset. They share a lexicalised sense, but context, register and collocation should still be checked before substitution.

Revoke 92% connected

To call or bring back; to recall.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

Open English WordNet places these words in at least one shared synset. They share a lexicalised sense, but context, register and collocation should still be checked before substitution.

Vacate 92% connected

To make vacant; to leave empty; to cease from filling or occupying; as, it was resolved by Parliament that James had vacated the throne of England; t…

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

Open English WordNet places these words in at least one shared synset. They share a lexicalised sense, but context, register and collocation should still be checked before substitution.

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