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

Matched Categories

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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How to use override in a sentence?

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. Wisconsin Institute for Law:

   Schools cannot override parents when it comes to decisions about their children, gender identity transitions are no exception. Schools must defer to parents about what is best for their child.

3. Liz Cheney:

   We ought to pass the NDAA and The President should not veto it. And we should override it.

4. John Cullerton:

   We will continue to try to enact and put on the governor’s desk many of the reforms that he’s asked for, i’m certainly disappointed he’s vetoed a balanced budget, but I’m glad we were able to override him.

5. Rick Brights:

   I could not in good conscience ignore the scientific recommendations to limit access to those drugs under the direct care of a doctor, and instead allow political ambition and timelines to override scientific judgment. And that was just one of the many improper things I pushed back on with senior leadership within HHS.