Synonyms of overrule

overrule

verb

as in to reject

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.

Related Words

• reject
• dismiss
• deny
• refuse
• withdraw
• ignore
• veto
• prohibit
• forbid
• spurn
• disapprove
• repudiate
• decline
• proscribe
• pass up
• turn down
• deselect
• disdain
• balk (at)
• pass
• scorn
• rebuff
• negative
• throw out
• blow off
• disavow
• dispute
• scout
• refrain (from)
• shoot down
• forbear
• contradict
• avoid
• renounce
• retract
• gainsay
• revoke
• throw over
• disclaim
• abstain (from)
• nix
• stick
• bypass
• negate
• recant
• take back
• refute
• disallow
• reprobate
• disown
• disprove
• abjure
• forswear
• controvert
• disagree (with)
• rebut
• recall
• detour
• unsay
• backtrack
• back down
• renege
• back off

Dissimilar Words

• tolerate
• adopt
• take
• receive
• condone
• swallow
• embrace
• acquiesce
• agree
• accede
• welcome
• choose
• select
• consent
• countenance
• assent
• support
• approve
• accept
• agree (to)
• espouse
• handpick

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of overrule

The new complaints allege that recommendation was overruled by the company's global affairs team, led by veteran political strategist Lehane, which is responsible for public relations, public policy and political relationships. — Shannon Bond, NPR, 2 Sep. 2026

Although the Supreme Court’s power to overrule Congress is now broadly accepted, it was bitterly contested for more than a century. — Daniel Immerwahr, New Yorker, 31 Aug. 2026

When one of them challenged the order, a CDC medical officer recommended rescinding it, but Kennedy overruled that recommendation. — Debra Houry, STAT, 28 Aug. 2026

Jeanie and her lawyer believe a 2017 court order keeps them from overruling her. — Zach Harper, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2026