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countervail vs override

override vs countervail

countervail is not a noun while override is a noun.

countervail and override both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
countervail No No Yes No
override Yes No Yes No
As verbs, override is a hyponym of countervail; that is, override is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than countervail:
  • countervail: oppose and mitigate the effects of by contrary actions
  • override: counteract the normal operation of (an automatic gear shift in a vehicle)
countervail (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
countervail (verb) override (verb)
oppose and mitigate the effects of by contrary actions rule against
compensate for or counterbalance ride (a horse) too hard
counteract the normal operation of (an automatic gear shift in a vehicle)
prevail over
Difference between countervail and override

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