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overturn vs countermand

countermand vs overturn

overturn and countermand both are nouns.

overturn and countermand both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
overturn Yes No Yes No
countermand Yes No Yes No
As verbs, overturn and countermand are synonyms defined as:
  • overturn and countermand: cancel officially
Other synonyms of overturn include annul, lift, repeal, rescind, reverse, revoke, vacate.
overturn (noun) countermand (noun)
the act of upsetting something a contrary command cancelling or reversing a previous command
an improbable and unexpected victory
overturn (verb) countermand (verb)
change radically cancel officially
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 overturn and countermand

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