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Synonyms for override
ˌoʊ vərˈraɪd; ˈoʊ vərˌraɪdover·ride

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Princeton's WordNet0.0 / 0 votes

  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

Dictionary of English Synonymes0.0 / 0 votes

  1. overrideverb

    Synonyms:
    pass, ride beyond

  2. overrideverb

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

Synonyms, Antonyms & Associated Words0.0 / 0 votes

  1. overrideverb

    Synonyms:
    trample upon, supersede, annul, abrogate

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How to use override in a sentence?

  1. Elizabeth Prelogar:

    Over the past three years, millions of Americans have struggled to pay rent, utilities, food, and many have been unable to pay their debts, loan forgiveness is a paradigmatic form of debt relief, and the secretary acted within the heartland of his authority and in line with the central purpose of the HEROES Act( of 2003) in providing that relief here. To apply the major questions doctrine to override that clear text would deny borrowers critical relief that Congress authorized, and the secretary deemed essential.

  2. Adam Smith:

    There really are no other possibilities. If the president vetoes it, we will come back and vote to override.

  3. Ken Paxton:

    The city and county orders clearly violate the governors Executive Order No. 32, local authorities have no authority to override it.

  4. Ashok Gulati:

    The decision of the government to override contracts signed by private entities sends a negative signal when the prime minister is going around the world seeking private investment.

  5. Norman Blackwell:

    Nor do I believe that there is a compelling economic argument to override those considerations.


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