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overrule vs overturn

overturn vs overrule

overrule is not a noun while overturn is a noun.

overrule and overturn both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
overrule No No Yes No
overturn Yes No Yes No
As verbs, overrule and overturn are synonyms defined as:
  • overrule and overturn: rule against
Other synonyms of overrule include override, overthrow, reverse.
overrule (noun) overturn (noun)
the act of upsetting something
an improbable and unexpected victory
overrule (verb) overturn (verb)
rule against change radically
rule against
cancel officially
turn from an upright or normal position
cause to overturn from an upright or normal position
cause the downfall of; of rulers
Difference between overrule and overturn

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