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countermand
verb [T] /ˌkaʊn.təˈmɑːnd/
/-t̬ɚˈmænd/ formalDefinition
› to change an order that has already been given, especially by giving a new orderReplacing and exchanging
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Synonyms and related words:
- alternatively adverb
- bargain sth away phrasal verb
- behalf noun
- change over phrasal verb
- compensation noun (EXCHANGE)
- delegate noun
- deputation noun
- pre-empt verb
- proxy noun
- refill noun
- refill verb
- renew verb (MAKE NEW)
- represent verb (ACT FOR)
- spare noun
- substitute noun
- succession noun
- supersede verb
- supplant verb
- swap noun
- swap verb
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