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override vs counteract

counteract vs override

override is a noun but counteract is not a noun.

override and counteract both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
override Yes No Yes No
counteract No No Yes No
As verbs, counteract is a hypernym of override; that is, counteract is a word with a broader meaning than override:
  • override: counteract the normal operation of (an automatic gear shift in a vehicle)
  • counteract: oppose and mitigate the effects of by contrary actions
Other hypernyms of override include counterbalance, countervail, neutralize.
override (noun) counteract (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
override (verb) counteract (verb)
rule against act in opposition to
ride (a horse) too hard destroy property or hinder normal operations
counteract the normal operation of (an automatic gear shift in a vehicle) oppose or check by a counteraction
prevail over oppose and mitigate the effects of by contrary actions
Difference between override and counteract

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