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overrides

VERB

cancel, reverse a decision

Synonyms

WEAK

alter annul bend to one's will control countermand direct disallow disregard dominate govern ignore influence invalidate make null and void make void not heed nullify outvote outweigh overturn prevail over quash recall repeal rescind revoke ride roughshod rule against set aside supersede sway take no account of thwart trample upset vanquish veto

Antonyms

WEAK

allow approve permit support

VERB

supersede

Synonyms

STRONGEST

abrogate annul nullify quash reverse revoke veto

STRONG

cancel defeat

WEAK

trample upon

Antonyms

STRONGEST

allow approve enforce permit ratify sanction support validate

Example Sentences

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He pointed to a recent landmark bill, State Senate Bill 79, which overrides local zoning laws to allow for taller, denser buildings near major transit stops.

From Los Angeles Times • May 21, 2026

Yet the federal Commodity Futures Trading Commission insists that it has jurisdiction over prediction markets, which overrides state laws that prohibit or regulate gambling.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 26, 2026

As this is a contract between two people, it generally overrides a will.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 3, 2026

"Some people get that with babies as well. Your brain just sort of switches into a different mode and it overrides the tics."

From BBC • Feb. 27, 2026

On one wall, flashers and safety overrides blinked to indicate that there were electric malfunctions and topside failures, probably from having the conning deck go under.

From "Ship Breaker" by Paolo Bacigalupi