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COUNTERMANDED

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 2 meanings of the word Countermanded.

Countermanded - as a noun

A contrary command cancelling or reversing a previous command

Countermanded - 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 order was countermanded at the last minute."
"The general countermanded the troops' advancement."
"The manager countermanded the previous decision."
"The pilot countermanded the take-off due to bad weather conditions."
"The judge countermanded the jury's verdict."
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Word Game Points

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

COUNTERMANDED has a SCRABBLE points total of 19.

Is COUNTERMANDED a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, countermanded is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
COUNTERMANDED has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 24.

Is COUNTERMANDED a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, countermanded is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
COUNTERMANDED has a WORDFEUD points total of 21.

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