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overrule vs override

override vs overrule

overrule is not a noun while override is a noun.

overrule and override both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
overrule No No Yes No
override Yes No Yes No
As verbs, overrule and override are synonyms defined as:
  • overrule and override: rule against
Other synonyms of overrule include overthrow, overturn, reverse.
overrule (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
overrule (verb) override (verb)
rule against rule against
ride (a horse) too hard
counteract the normal operation of (an automatic gear shift in a vehicle)
prevail over
Difference between overrule and override

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