v.
Pronunciation: ' kau ̇ n-t ə r- ˌ mand, ˌ kau ̇ n-t ə r- '
Function: transitive verb
Etymology: Middle English countermaunden, from Anglo-French cuntremander, from cuntre- counter- + mander to command, from Latin mandare ― more at MANDATE
Date: 15th century
1 : to revoke (a command) by a contrary order
2 : to recall or order back by a superseding contrary order < countermand reinforcements>