Override Synonyms

ōvər-rīd
To dismiss
(Verb)
Synonyms:
  1. pass over
  2. not heed
  3. take no account of
To thwart
(Verb)
Synonyms:
  1. reverse
  2. cancel
  3. annul
  4. revoke
  5. make void
  6. abrogate
  7. overrule
  8. defeat
  9. nullify
  10. quash
  11. overturn
  12. vote-down
  13. supersede
  14. trample upon
  15. overthrow
  16. veto
The act of nullifying; making null and void; counteracting or overriding the effect or force of something
(Noun)
Synonyms:
  1. nullification

Words Related to Override

Related words are words that are directly connected to each other through their meaning, even if they are not synonyms or antonyms. This connection may be general or specific, or the words may appear frequently together.

Related:

  1. disregard
  2. royalty
  3. neglect
  4. invoke
  5. over-ride
  6. specify
  7. be-changed
  8. negate
  9. default
  10. overriden

Override Sentence Examples

  • A two-thirds majority in each house is necessary to override a veto.

  • The mayor may veto any action of the aldermen, and to override his veto a two-thirds majority is required.

  • Any bill or any item or items of any bill which has passed both houses may be vetoed by the governor, and to override a veto a two-thirds vote of the members present in each house is required.

  • The governor may veto bills passed by the General Assembly, but to override his veto the vote of only a bare majority of the members elected to each house is required.

  • If you have the opportunity to see a rare bird, enjoy it, but don't let your enthusiasm override common sense.

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