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override vs countervail

countervail vs override

override is a noun but countervail is not a noun.

override and countervail both are verbs.

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

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