Over-ruling Synonyms, Over-ruling Antonyms

Synonyms for over-ruling

adj central, most important

Antonyms for over-ruling

Word Origin & History

"rule against; set aside, as by a higher authority," 1590s, from over- + rule (v.). It was used earlier in a sense "to govern, control" (1570s). Related: Overruled; overruling.

Example Sentences for over-ruling

The difficulty lies not in over-ruling his arguments, however just.

All is well,—all IS well, thanks to an over-ruling Providence!

His father's fate seemed to mock the idea of an over-ruling Providence.

He believed fundamentally in the gracious Word of God revealed to man, as overriding and over-ruling all other authorities.

But could it have come about more fortunately for us if it had all been designed by an over-ruling power?

By over-ruling all objections God gave him an overwhelming sense of his responsibility in the matter.

God's omnipotence is manifest in the over-ruling by which eventual good results from immediate evil.

Devout Christians regard them as the special agencies of an over-ruling Providence.

Predominance denotes "ascendency," "a superiority in strength or influence," "an over-ruling."

Is it wonderful to see estrangement between a people and laws imposed on them by the over-ruling influence of another nation?