OVERRIDE Synonyms
There are 14 hypernyms of the word override. (close relations)
Definition of OVERRIDE
overrides
Best Alternative Words for OVERRIDE
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| nullification | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • the states'-rights doctrine that a state can refuse to recognize or to enforce a federal law passed by the United States Congress • the act of nullifying; making null and void; counteracting or overriding the effect or force of something | ||||||||
| overrule | verbv | |||||||
verb • rule against | ||||||||
| 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 | ||||||||
