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counteract vs override

override vs counteract

counteract is not a noun while override is a noun.

counteract and override both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
counteract No No Yes No
override Yes No Yes No
As verbs, override is a hyponym of counteract; that is, override is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than counteract:
  • counteract: oppose and mitigate the effects of by contrary actions
  • override: counteract the normal operation of (an automatic gear shift in a vehicle)
counteract (noun) override (noun)
the act of nullifying; making null and void; counteracting or overriding the effect or force of something
a manually operated device to correct the operation of an automatic device
counteract (verb) override (verb)
act in opposition to rule against
destroy property or hinder normal operations ride (a horse) too hard
oppose or check by a counteraction counteract the normal operation of (an automatic gear shift in a vehicle)
oppose and mitigate the effects of by contrary actions prevail over
Difference between counteract and override

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