OVERRULE Synonyms
There are 2 hypernyms of the word overrule. (close relations)
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| override | verbv | |||||
noun • a manually operated device to correct the operation of an automatic device • the act of nullifying; making null and void; counteracting or overriding the effect or force of something verb • rule against • prevail over • counteract the normal operation of (an automatic gear shift in a vehicle) • ride (a horse) too hard | ||||||
| overthrow | verbv | |||||
noun • the termination of a ruler or institution (especially by force) • the act of disturbing the mind or body verb • cause the downfall of; of rulers • rule against | ||||||
| overturn | verbv | |||||
noun • the act of upsetting something • an improbable and unexpected victory verb • turn from an upright or normal position • cause to overturn from an upright or normal position • rule against • cause the downfall of; of rulers • cancel officially • change radically | ||||||
| reverse | verb, nounv, n | |||||
adjective • of the transmission gear causing backward movement in a motor vehicle noun • a relation of direct opposition • the gears by which the motion of a machine can be reversed • an unfortunate happening that hinders or impedes; something that is thwarting or frustrating • the side of a coin or medal that does not bear the principal design • (American football) a running play in which a back running in one direction hands the ball to a back running in the opposite direction • turning in the opposite direction adjective satellite • directed or moving toward the rear • reversed (turned backward) in order or nature or effect verb • change to the contrary • turn inside out or upside down • rule against • cancel officially • reverse the position, order, relation, or condition of | ||||||
