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to make (something) no longer valid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

Closets, pantries and bathrooms are also strong picks because a motion sensor there almost never needs manual override. — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson july 31, Kansas City Star, 31 July 2026

In that view, the fragrance acts less as a chemical override and more as a sensory cue that brings out confidence in the wearer and association in the person nearby. — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Miami Herald, 22 June 2026

Verb

Jackson County Circuit Court Judge Jalilah Otto issued the decision on Monday, rejecting the city’s attempt to override the arbitrator’s order that Dominic Biscari be reinstated and serve a three-day suspension without pay. — Judy L. Thomas, Kansas City Star, 11 Aug. 2026

In a separate opinion, Kavanaugh pointedly noted that Congress could amend or override that law. — Margaret Talbot, New Yorker, 10 Aug. 2026