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OVERRIDES Synonyms

There are 14 synonyms of the word overrides. (exact relations)
There are 14 hypernyms of the word overrides. (close relations)

Best Alternative Words for OVERRIDES

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conquers
verbv
verb

• bring under control by force or authority

• take possession of by force, as after an invasion

• overcome by conquest

dominates
verbv
verb

• be larger in number, quantity, power, status or importance

• be in control

• have dominance or the power to defeat over

• be greater in significance than

• look down on

outdoes
verbv
verb

• To excel; go beyond in performance; surpass.

outshines
verbv
verb

• shine brighter than

• attract more attention and praise than others

outstrips
verbv
verb

• be or do something to a greater degree

• go far ahead of

overpowers
verbv
verb

• overcome by superior force

• overcome, as with emotions or perceptual stimuli

supersedes
verbv
verb

• take the place or move into the position of

surpasses
verbv
verb

• distinguish oneself

• be or do something to a greater degree

• move past

• be greater in scope or size than some standard

trumps
verb, adverb, noun, adjectivev, adv, n, adj
noun

• a playing card in the suit that has been declared trumps

• (card games) the suit that has been declared to rank above all other suits for the duration of the hand

• a brass musical instrument with a brilliant tone; has a narrow tube and a flared bell and is played by means of valves

verb

• produce a sound as if from a trumpet

• get the better of

• play a trump

• proclaim or announce with or as if with a fanfare

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

Best Hypernyms For OVERRIDES

Here is a list of related hypernyms for overrides, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (13)
rule counteract counterbalance countervail decree device dominate neutralize predominate prevail reign ride sit
Phrases (1)
change of state

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