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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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The joy of connection, however, overrides these considerations.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 18, 2026

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

From MarketWatch • Mar. 3, 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

"There has to be someone who overrides this decision, because it's gone and they've put it straight in the goal."

From BBC • Nov. 3, 2025

I should be filtering my thoughts, but my anger overrides my fear.

From "Internment" by Samira Ahmed