Cancel and Countermand

Cancel

Cancel verb - To put an end to (something planned or previously agreed to).
Usage example: please call to cancel your appointment with the dentist if you can't make it

Countermand is a synonym for cancel in revoke topic. In some cases you can use "Countermand" instead a verb "Cancel", when it comes to topics like stop, overrule, annul, erase. popular alternative

Countermand

Countermand verb - Cancel officially.

Cancel is a synonym for countermand in revoke topic. You can use "Cancel" instead a verb "Countermand", if it concerns topics such as stop, overrule, rescind, repeal. popular alternative

Common collocations

order cancel order countermand order
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