OVERRIDES Synonyms
There are 14 hypernyms of the word overrides. (close relations)
Definition of OVERRIDES
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 |