outvote

[out-voht] / ˌaʊtˈvoʊt /

VERB

override/overrule

Synonyms

WEAK

alter annul bend to one's will control countermand direct disallow disregard dominate govern ignore influence invalidate make null and void make void not heed nullify outweigh overturn prevail over quash recall repeal rescind revoke ride roughshod rule against set aside supersede sway take no account of thwart trample upset vanquish veto

Antonyms

WEAK

allow approve permit support

Example Sentences

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He was outvoted 427-1 in the House, unanimously in the Senate.

From The Wall Street Journal

Being outvoted by other nations isn’t a lack of representation—it is how international cooperation works.

From The Wall Street Journal

His father worshipped guitarists from the Delta and even wanted to name his son after the Mississippian Albert King but was outvoted by his wife, who named him after Beethoven.

From Los Angeles Times

Mitchell attempted to postpone the start date for the new agency, only to be outvoted.

From Los Angeles Times

Woolard said it’s likely that Trump allies who try to delay certification will end up outvoted by other local board members.

From Salon

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