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COUNTERMAND

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 2 meanings of the word Countermand.

Countermand - as a noun

A contrary command cancelling or reversing a previous command

Countermand - as a verb

Cancel officially

Example: "He revoked the ban on smoking"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
annulliftoverturnrepealrescindreverserevokevacate
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
cancelstrike down
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"The general issued a countermand to the troops, ordering them to retreat."
"The CEO issued a countermand to the managers, canceling the new product launch."
"The court received a countermand from a higher authority, overturning the previous ruling."
"The governor's countermand on the construction project caused delays."
"The president's countermand on the military operation surprised everyone."
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Word Game Points

Is COUNTERMAND a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, countermand is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

COUNTERMAND has a SCRABBLE points total of 16.

Is COUNTERMAND a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, countermand is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
COUNTERMAND has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 21.

Is COUNTERMAND a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, countermand is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
COUNTERMAND has a WORDFEUD points total of 18.

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