Thesaurus / overruled
FEEDBACKsynonyms for overruled
synonyms for overruled
- 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
- invalidate
- annul
- revoke
- reverse
- veto
- void
- disallow
- nullify
- quash
- override
- overturn
- rescind
- cancel
- abrogate
- negate
- strike down
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How to use overruled in a sentence
Rome, for the time being, had overruled the question of the benefices contrary to Nozaledaʼs wish.
THE PHILIPPINE ISLANDSJOHN FOREMANThe Colonel started to explain, but was overruled by his wife, who preferred to give her own interpretation of the case.
THOSE DALE GIRLSFRANK WESTON CARRUTHMy dear friend, when I first saw them in January all things appeared to be against them, but all has been overruled for good.
EAST ANGLIAJ. EWING RITCHIESome of the officers raised objections that Vyrtl thought well-put, but he overruled them.
THE ENVOY, HERHORACE BROWN FYFEGaston seemed to demur, but Félice overruled him imperiously.
THE ROSE OF OLD ST. LOUISMARY DILLONThe leaders were overruled, and the new trail was taken up with heat.
THE WATCHERS OF THE TRAILSCHARLES G. D. ROBERTSHe counteracts their disobedience, and causes it to be overruled for good.
THE ORDINANCE OF COVENANTINGJOHN CUNNINGHAMEvery evil thing is overruled for the manifestation of his glory.
THE ORDINANCE OF COVENANTINGJOHN CUNNINGHAMXerxes, however, overruled his wishes, and the armies commenced their march for Egypt.
XERXESJACOB ABBOTTHe overruled the opinions of the rest, re-entered the Strait, and reached England in the following June.
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