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COUNTERMANDING

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 2 meanings of the word Countermanding.

Countermanding - as a noun

A contrary command cancelling or reversing a previous command

Countermanding - as a verb

Cancel officially

Example: "He revoked the ban on smoking"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
annul5lift7overturn11repeal8rescind10reverse10revoke13vacate11
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
cancel10strike down
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"The countermanding order caused confusion among the troops."
"The countermanding directive came as a surprise to everyone."
"His countermanding actions undermined the authority of his superiors."
"The countermanding decision reversed the previous course of action."
"The countermanding instruction from the manager left the employees perplexed."
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Word Game Points

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

COUNTERMANDING has a SCRABBLE points total of 20.

Is COUNTERMANDING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, countermanding is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
COUNTERMANDING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 27.

Is COUNTERMANDING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, countermanding is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
COUNTERMANDING has a WORDFEUD points total of 23.

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