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Countermand vs Counterman - What's the difference?

countermand | counterman |

As nouns the difference between countermand and counterman

is that countermand is an order to the contrary of a previous one while counterman is a man who serves behind a counter, especially in a diner.

As a verb countermand

is to revoke (a former command); to cancel or rescind by giving an order contrary to one previously given.

countermand

English

Verb

(en verb)
  • To revoke (a former command); to cancel or rescind by giving an order contrary to one previously given.
  • to countermand an order for goods
  • To recall a person or unit with such an order.
  • To prohibit; to forbid.
  • * Harvey
  • Avicen countermands letting blood in choleric bodles.
  • To oppose; to revoke the command of.
  • * Hooker
  • For us to alter anything, is to lift ourselves against God; and, as it were, to countermand him.

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • An order to the contrary of a previous one.
  • counterman

    English

    Noun

    (countermen)
  • (US) A man who serves behind a counter, especially in a diner.