Abandon
Abandon verb - To put an end to (something planned or previously agreed to).
Usage example: the bad weather forced NASA to abandon the launch
Countermand and abandon are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Countermand" instead a verb "Abandon".
Countermand
Countermand verb - Cancel officially.
Abandon and countermand are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Abandon" instead a verb "Countermand".
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Lzherusskie The Mutiny: Technically Barratry; the political officer attempts to countermand Vostrikov and give command to Polenin so they can abandon ship.
Source: Film / K19: The Widowmaker
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