overruled

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

repeal

Synonyms

STRONGEST

annul disallow invalidate nullify override overturn quash rescind reverse revoke strike down veto void

STRONG

abrogate cancel negate

Antonyms

STRONGEST

allow approve enforce keep permit sanction validate

STRONG

establish

Example Sentences

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Dr. Prasad had overruled career staff by summarily refusing to review Moderna’s application.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 19, 2026

In 2021, the California Coastal Commission sought to permanently end off-road driving in the dunes but was later overruled by court rulings that the agency had overstepped its authority.

From Los Angeles Times • May 5, 2026

Dusten Conlon, a former preschool teacher laid off last year, said that in one case, administrators overruled teachers’ recommendations on grade advancement for a child of a donor.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 30, 2026

The Supreme Court, after all, has never overruled Stone.

From Slate • Apr. 23, 2026

The Emperor had overruled his wife after watching Aurelia and Boots at play on several occasions.

From "Tiger, Tiger" by Lynne Reid Banks