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override vs neutralize

neutralize vs override

override is a noun but neutralize is not a noun.

override and neutralize both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
override Yes No Yes No
neutralize No No Yes No
As verbs, neutralize is a hypernym of override; that is, neutralize is a word with a broader meaning than override:
  • override: counteract the normal operation of (an automatic gear shift in a vehicle)
  • neutralize: oppose and mitigate the effects of by contrary actions
Other hypernyms of override include counteract, counterbalance, countervail.
override (noun) neutralize (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) neutralize (verb)
rule against make chemically neutral
ride (a horse) too hard make ineffective by counterbalancing the effect of
counteract the normal operation of (an automatic gear shift in a vehicle) make incapable of military action
prevail over get rid of (someone who may be a threat) by killing
make politically neutral and thus inoffensive
oppose and mitigate the effects of by contrary actions
Difference between override and neutralize

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