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.

Synonyms & Similar Words

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

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

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

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

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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to make (something) no longer valid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.

Synonyms & Similar 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

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

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

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

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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.

Synonyms & Similar Words

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