Synonyms of overruling

overruling 1 of 2

noun

as in override

Synonyms & Similar Words

• override
• veto
• invalidation
• abrogation
• abolition
• cancelation
• annulment
• voiding
• nullification
• abolishment
• quashing
• defeasance
• abortion
• overturn
• repeal
• cancellation
• avoidance
• withdrawal
• countermand
• revocation
• negation
• suspension
• banning
• dissolution
• dismissal
• reversal
• rescindment
• recall
• abatement
• retraction
• removal
• enjoining
• prohibition
• outlawing
• elimination
• liquidation
• calling off
• rejection
• disallowance
• forbiddance
• erasure
• eradication

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• approval
• passing
• ratification
• permission
• legislation
• authorization
• clearance
• endorsement
• enactment
• indorsement
• institution
• establishment
• sanctioning
• founding
• validation
• legalization
• formalization
• legitimation
• legitimization

overruling

2 of 2

verb

present participle of overrule

as in rejecting

to decide that (something or someone) is wrong; to rule against (something or someone)

The judge overruled the objection.

His conviction was overruled by the supreme court.

Synonyms & Similar Words

• rejecting
• dismissing
• denying
• refusing
• withdrawing
• ignoring
• vetoing
• prohibiting
• declining
• spurning
• repudiating
• forbidding
• disapproving
• proscribing
• rebuffing
• disdaining
• scorning
• scouting
• turning down
• negativing
• reprobating
• disputing
• passing up
• throwing over
• passing
• balking (at)
• nixing
• deselecting
• disavowing
• blowing off
• throwing out
• shooting down
• avoiding
• disclaiming
• bypassing
• forbearing
• renouncing
• sticking
• retracting
• contradicting
• revoking
• refraining (from)
• abstaining (from)
• abjuring
• negating
• recanting
• forswearing
• disowning
• refuting
• controverting
• taking back
• disproving
• disallowing
• detouring
• rebutting
• gainsaying
• foreswearing
• recalling
• backtracking
• disagreeing (with)
• reneging
• unsaying
• backing off
• backing down

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• receiving
• adopting
• taking
• swallowing
• tolerating
• embracing
• selecting
• welcoming
• countenancing
• agreeing
• condoning
• assenting
• choosing
• acceding
• consenting
• supporting
• acquiescing
• approving
• accepting
• espousing
• agreeing (to)
• handpicking