1. Verb
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.
2. Verb
To prohibit; to forbid.
3. Verb
To oppose; to revoke the command of.
4. Noun
A contrary order; revocation of a former order or command.
5. Noun
a contrary command cancelling or reversing a previous command
Vocabulary classified under Linguistics
More about this word
Synonyms and related words
Explore this word