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countermand vs overturn

overturn vs countermand

countermand and overturn both are nouns.

countermand and overturn both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
countermand Yes No Yes No
overturn Yes No Yes No
As verbs, countermand and overturn are synonyms defined as:
  • countermand and overturn: cancel officially
Other synonyms of countermand include annul, lift, repeal, rescind, reverse, revoke, vacate.
countermand (noun) overturn (noun)
a contrary command cancelling or reversing a previous command the act of upsetting something
an improbable and unexpected victory
countermand (verb) overturn (verb)
cancel officially change radically
rule against
cancel officially
turn from an upright or normal position
cause to overturn from an upright or normal position
cause the downfall of; of rulers
Difference between countermand and overturn

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