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What is another word for overrules?

Pronunciation: [ˌə͡ʊvəɹˈuːlz] (IPA)

Overrules is a verb that means to veto, negate, reject, countermand or supersede a decision or verdict made by someone in a position of authority. Alternative synonyms for this word include disallow, quash, nullify, negate, annul, revoke, abolish, invalidate, counteract, and overthrow. These words carry a strong connotation of authority and power, and suggest that the decision being overruled was unjust, unfair, or mistaken in some way. Understanding different synonyms for the word overrules is important to ensure clarity and precision in communication, especially when discussing legal or political situations where the use of language can have significant consequences.
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What are the hypernyms for Overrules?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

What are the opposite words for overrules?

The word "overrules" means to reject, disallow or nullify an idea or opinion. It can have several antonyms, which are the opposite of its meaning. The first antonym is "approve," which means to give consent or authorize something. Another antonym could be "endorse," which means to support or sanction an idea or policy. "Allow" is another antonym, which means to give permission or permit something. "Permit" is another antonym that can be used to describe the act of allowing something to be done or granting permission. "Agree" is also an antonym that means to be in full accord with something. When someone "overrules" something, they stop it, but when someone agrees, they support it.

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Usage examples for Overrules

Looking carefully at the methods by which the power that overrules all terrestrial affairs has almost invariably led man to break away from thralldom and oppression, can one reasonably entertain belief that any purely peaceful measures, any preachings, arguments, appeals to the reason of men, could have brought Christendom, at any time after the twelfth or thirteenth century, to perceive that its witchcraft creed was enslaving its mind, and thwarting its proper expansion heavenward?
"Witchcraft of New England Explained by Modern Spiritualism"
Allen Putnam
For Nature ever establishes that which is most honourable in the most honourable places, unless some supreme necessity overrules.
"A Short History of Greek Philosophy"
John Marshall
All, to appearance, seems chance and accident; but sovereign grace overrules all things.
"The Works of John Bunyan Volume 3"
John Bunyan

Famous quotes with Overrules

  • The very purpose of the Bill of Rights and the Constitution is to protect minority rights against majority voters. Every court decision that strikes down discriminatory legislation, including past Supreme Court decisions, affirming the fundamental rights to marry the person you love, overrules a majority decision.
    David Boies

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