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countermand - Word of the Day - Sat May 21, 2022

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countermand - (verb) - 1: to revoke (a command) by contrary order; 2: to recall or order back by superseding contrary order

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The private was unable to laugh without getting into trouble until the order was countermanded by the gunnery sergeant.

 

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Mrsgnomie

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If I had to guess what countermand meant, I'd assume it's what kids do when you tell them to do something, and they counter your demands with something else. 

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