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overrides

VERB

cancel, reverse a decision

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 outvote 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

VERB

supersede

Synonyms

STRONGEST

abrogate annul nullify quash reverse revoke veto

STRONG

cancel defeat

WEAK

trample upon

Antonyms

STRONGEST

allow approve enforce permit ratify sanction support validate

Example Sentences

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As this is a contract between two people, it generally overrides a will.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 3, 2026

"Some people get that with babies as well. Your brain just sort of switches into a different mode and it overrides the tics."

From BBC • Feb. 27, 2026

For years, scientists have believed that compulsive behaviors happen when people become trapped in a "habit loop" that overrides self-control.

From Science Daily • Feb. 16, 2026

That competitive streak apparently overrides the unwritten rule not to concuss one’s future spouse.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 13, 2026

“Well, in a sense. However, the mission I am on overrides all personal debts and loyalties.”

From "The Left Hand of Darkness" by Ursula K. Le Guin