Antonyms for overrode
| Grammar : Verb |
| Spell : verb oh-ver-rahyd; noun oh-ver-rahyd |
| Phonetic Transcription : verb ˌoʊ vərˈraɪd; noun ˈoʊ vərˌraɪd |
Definition of overrode
Origin :- Old English oferridan "to ride across," from ofer "over" (see over) + ridan "to ride" (see ride (v.)). Originally literal, of cavalry, etc. Figurative meaning "to set aside arrogantly" is from 1827. The mechanical sense "to suspend automatic operation" is attested from 1946. As a noun in this sense from 1946. Related: Overrode; overriding; overridden.
- verb cancel, reverse a decision
- verb supersede
- He lifted her somewhat roughly to her feet, overrode her babble.
- Extract from : « The Short Life » by Francis Donovan
- But the passion that had taken possession of him overrode his finer scruples.
- Extract from : « The Heart of Unaga » by Ridgwell Cullum
- She had her duty to do to them and it overrode every other duty.
- Extract from : « The Wife of Sir Isaac Harman » by H. G. (Herbert George) Wells
- He overrode and banished the first as despicable, the second as hideous.
- Extract from : « The Life, Letters and Work of Frederic Leighton » by Mrs. Russell Barrington
- I overrode them and had things all my own way, for I knew I was right.
- Extract from : « The Wolf's Long Howl » by Stanley Waterloo
- Healy said it significantly, and with a malice that overrode his discretion.
- Extract from : « Mavericks » by William MacLeod Raine
- Her father attempted a feeble remonstrance, but she overrode him instantly.
- Extract from : « The Odds » by Ethel M. Dell
- But the State, in Knox's lifetime, overrode this privilege of the Church.
- Extract from : « Historical Mysteries » by Andrew Lang
- The iron plates on the floor buckled up and overrode with loud clangs.
- Extract from : « South! » by Sir Ernest Shackleton
- It overrode all the restraint of his training and environment.
- Extract from : « Kilmeny of the Orchard » by Lucy Maud Montgomery
Synonyms for overrode
- abrogate
- alter
- annul
- bend to one's will
- cancel
- control
- countermand
- defeat
- 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
- reverse
- revoke
- ride roughshod
- rule against
- set aside
- supersede
- sway
- take no account of
- thwart
- trample
- trample upon
- upset
- vanquish
- veto
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