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OVERRULING Synonyms

There are 15 synonyms of the word overruling. (exact relations)
There are 2 hypernyms of the word overruling. (close relations)
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controlling
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• able to control or determine policy

determining
verb, adjectivev, adj
adjective satellite

• having the power or quality of deciding

dominating
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• most powerful or important or influential

• used of a height or viewpoint

• offensively self-assured or given to exercising usually unwarranted power

governing
verb, adjectivev, adj
noun

• the act of governing; exercising authority

adjective satellite

• responsible for making and enforcing rules and laws

overriding
verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj
adjective satellite

• having superior power and influence

prevailing
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• most frequent or common

dictating
verb, adjectivev, adj
noun

• an authoritative rule

• a guiding principle

verb

• issue commands or orders for

• say out loud for the purpose of recording

• rule as a dictator

outweighing
verbv
verb

• be heavier than

• weigh more heavily

overshadowing
verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj
verb

• be greater in significance than

• make appear small by comparison

• cast a shadow upon

subjugating
verbv
verb

• put down by force or intimidation

• make subservient; force to submit or subdue

superseding
verb, adjectivev, adj
verb

• take the place or move into the position of

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

Best Hypernyms For OVERRULING

Here is a list of related hypernyms for overruling, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
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