Synonyms of override

override 1 of 2

noun

as in veto

the doing away with something by formal action

Citizens are advocating for a congressional override of the president's proposal.

Related Words

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

Dissimilar Words

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

override

2 of 2

verb

1

as in to veto

to make (something) no longer valid

Don't let the anticipatory anxiety override your excitement about starting grad school.

Upper management reserves the right to override any decisions made by supervisors.

Related Words

• veto
• suspend
• withdraw
• cancel
• overrule
• retract
• dismiss
• overturn
• invalidate
• reject
• nullify
• avoid
• repeal
• void
• reverse
• rescind
• abrogate
• negate
• countermand
• quash
• abolish
• revoke
• annul
• null
• abort
• recall
• dissolve
• roll back
• vacate
• strike down
• erase
• prohibit
• abate
• forbid
• call off
• remove
• eliminate
• disallow
• ban
• enjoin
• call
• disannul
• outlaw
• drop
• eradicate
• annihilate
• liquidate
• write off
• throw out
• break down

Dissimilar Words

• allow
• permit
• authorize
• approve
• pass
• warrant
• endorse
• enact
• clear
• ratify
• establish
• legislate
• found
• sanction
• lay down
• legitimate
• validate
• institute
• order
• prescribe
• command
• legitimize
• mandate
• legalize
• formalize
• decree

2

as in to run over

to knock down and drive over

They overrode the picket fence with their pickup in a hasty but effective escape.

Related Words

• run over
• stamp
• step (on)
• smash
• run down
• kick
• stomp
• trample
• squelch
• pulp
• boot
• squash
• champ
• mash
• tramp
• tromp
• hoof

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of override

Noun

Police levy and camera surveillance loom large Early in the meeting, council voted to put a $5 million permanent property tax levy override on the November ballot, dedicated to the Nampa Police Department. — Noah Daly august 20, Idaho Statesman, 20 Aug. 2026

Still, stakeholders are unsure what effects a veto override will have. — Laura Horne, Charlotte Observer, 17 Aug. 2026

Verb

The jury that convicted Lee of capital murder voted 7-5 to recommend a sentence of life without parole, but the trial judge overrode them and sentenced him to death. — CBS News, 17 Sep. 2026

Despite the positives, the overriding memory of the first Madrid race will be the poor racing spectacle. — Luke Smith, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2026