Synonyms for override
ˌoʊ vərˈraɪd; ˈoʊ vərˌraɪdover·ride

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1. overridenoun

   a manually operated device to correct the operation of an automatic device

   Synonyms:
   nullification

2. nullification, overrideverb

   the act of nullifying; making null and void; counteracting or overriding the effect or force of something

   Synonyms:
   nullification

3. overrule, overturn, override, overthrow, reverseverb

   rule against

   "The Republicans were overruled when the House voted on the bill"

   Synonyms:
   turn, bring down, tip over, change by reversal, bowl over, upset, turn over, lift, vacate, annul, overthrow, countermand, subvert, rescind, reverse, invert, revoke, revolutionise, overrule, knock over, revolutionize, overturn, tump over, repeal, turn back

4. overrideverb

   prevail over

   "health considerations override financial concerns"

   Synonyms:
   reverse, overthrow, overturn, overrule

5. overrideverb

   counteract the normal operation of (an automatic gear shift in a vehicle)

   Synonyms:
   reverse, overthrow, overturn, overrule

6. overrideverb

   ride (a horse) too hard

   Synonyms:
   reverse, overthrow, overturn, overrule

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1. • Counteract
   • Device
   • Predominate
   • Ride
   • Riding
   • Rule

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1. overrideverb

   Synonyms:
   pass, ride beyond

2. overrideverb

   Synonyms:
   outweigh, surpass, be superior to, take precedence of

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1. overrideverb

   Synonyms:
   trample upon, supersede, annul, abrogate

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1. List of paraphrases for "override":

   replace, replacement, invalidate, replacing, overwrite, substitution, outweigh, substitute, invalidation, overrule, reassign, annul, supplant, nullify, impersonation, supersede, bypass, cancel, overstep, overridden, annulment, voiding, replaced, void

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1. The White House:

   ... while we understand that you intend to veto any joint resolution of disapproval that Congress may send to your desk, it would be entirely inappropriate and divisive for your Administration to vote to lift UN-backed sanctions should Congress reject the final agreement and override a presidential veto to that effect.

2. Ronald Levin:

   Normally, the appeals court would defer to a district court's management of the case, but in some circumstances they might override that judgment.

3. Ronald Levin:

   Evidently, the administration has decided not to wait, normally, the appeals court would defer to a district court's management of the case, but in some circumstances they might override that judgment.

4. Judge John Koeltl:

   Under the First Amendment, the fear of such spontaneous attacks, without more, cannot override individuals' rights to freedom of expression.

5. Theodore Roosevelt:

   The great lawyer who employs his talent and his learning in the highly emunerative task of enabling a very wealthy client to override or circumvent the law is doing all that in him lies to encourage the growth in the country of a spirit of dumb anger against all laws and of disbelief in their efficacy.