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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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Employees are no longer trained to perform overrides they are not expected to use.

From Science Daily • Apr. 5, 2026

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

From MarketWatch • Mar. 3, 2026

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

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 13, 2026

A similar Department of Justice request was rejected in August because it violated a federal rule on grand jury materials, which the newly signed law overrides.

From BBC • Dec. 5, 2025

My feet don’t move, but Ethan’s nudge at my elbow overrides a flurry of thoughts to flee.

From "The Adoration of Jenna Fox" by Mary E. Pearson