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单词 overrule
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overrule

`Fat lot of good that would do if the powers that be overrule me!In fact, the Chief would most likely overrule me if I tried to lay one.Making his way back across the Fens towards Rendelsham - for surely the king would overrule Egenhere and allow a wounded hero to come home?He'd dismiss the charges if I could give him a reason, but he'd overrule me if I tried to do it on my own.

In other languages
overrule

British English: overrule /ˌəʊvəˈruːl/ VERB
If someone in authority overrules a person or their decision, they officially decide that the decision is incorrect or not valid.
The Court of Appeal overruled their decision.
  • American English: overrule
  • Arabic: يُلغِي قَرَاراً
  • Brazilian Portuguese: anular
  • Chinese: 驳回
  • Croatian: ukinuti
  • Czech: zamítnout rozhodnutí
  • Danish: underkende
  • Dutch: verwerpen
  • European Spanish: invalidar
  • Finnish: kumota
  • French: annuler
  • German: überstimmen
  • Greek: ακυρώνω
  • Italian: rovesciare
  • Japanese: くつがえす
  • Korean: 각하하다
  • Norwegian: underkjenne
  • Polish: podjąć decyzję przeciwną
  • European Portuguese: anular
  • Romanian: a respinge
  • Russian: отклонять
  • Latin American Spanish: invalidar
  • Swedish: avvisa
  • Thai: กลับการตัดสินใจ
  • Turkish: kararı bozmak
  • Ukrainian: відхиляти
  • Vietnamese: bác bỏ

Chinese translation of 'overrule'

overrule

(əuvəˈruːl)

vt

  1. [person, decision] 否决(決) (fǒujué)
(verb) 
Definition
to rule or decide against (an argument or decision)
The Court of Appeal overruled the original decision.
Synonyms
reverse
They have made it clear they will not reverse the decision.
alter
cancel
Her insurance had been cancelled by the company.
recall
The order was recalled.
discount
overturn
The Russian parliament overturned his decision.
set aside
override
The senate failed by one vote to override the President's veto.
repeal
The government has just repealed that law.
quash
The Appeal Court has quashed the convictions.
revoke
The government revoked his licence.
disallow
rescind
You will rescind that order immediately.
rule against
invalidate
An official decree invalidated the vote.
annul
The marriage was annulled last month.
nullify
He used his broad executive powers to nullify decisions by local government.
outvote
countermand
I can't countermand her orders.
make null and void
Opposites
allow
,
pass
,
approve
, permit,
sanction
,
endorse
,
consent to
(verb) 
I said no, and of course he overruled me.
Synonyms
influence
What you eat may influence your risk of getting cancer.
control
He now controls the largest retail development empire in southern California.
You should not let other people control you.
direct
She will direct day-to-day operations.
guide
He should have let his instinct guide him.
dominate
No company should be permitted to dominate the market.
govern
Marine insurance is governed by a strict series of rules and regulations.
manipulate
He's a very difficult character. He manipulates people.
She was unable, for once, to manipulate events.
sway
Don't ever be swayed by fashion.
prevail over
bend to your will
act or work upon

Additional synonyms

in the sense of annul
Definition
to declare (a contract or marriage) invalid
The marriage was annulled last month.
Synonyms
invalidate,
reverse,
cancel,
abolish,
void,
repeal,
recall,
revoke,
retract,
negate,
rescind,
nullify,
obviate,
abrogate,
countermand,
declare or render null and void
in the sense of cancel
Her insurance had been cancelled by the company.
Synonyms
annul,
abolish,
repeal,
abort,
quash,
do away with,
revoke,
repudiate,
rescind,
obviate,
abrogate,
countermand,
eliminate
in the sense of control
Definition
to have power over
He now controls the largest retail development empire in southern California.You should not let other people control you.
Synonyms
have power over,
lead,
rule,
manage,
boss (informal),
direct,
handle,
conduct,
dominate,
command,
pilot,
govern,
steer,
administer,
oversee,
supervise,
manipulate,
call the shots,
call the tune,
reign over,
keep a tight rein on,
have charge of,
superintend,
have (someone) in your pocket,
keep on a string

Nearby words of
overrule

  • overreact
  • override
  • overriding
  • overrule
  • overrun
  • overseas
  • oversee

Synonyms of 'overrule'

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Additional synonyms

in the sense of countermand
Definition
to cancel (a previous order)
I can't countermand her orders.
Synonyms
cancel,
reverse,
override,
repeal,
revoke,
retract,
rescind,
annul
in the sense of direct
Definition
to conduct or control the affairs of
She will direct day-to-day operations.
Synonyms
control,
run,
manage,
lead,
rule,
guide,
handle,
conduct,
advise,
govern,
regulate,
administer,
oversee,
supervise,
dispose,
preside over,
mastermind,
call the shots,
call the tune,
superintend
in the sense of dominate
Definition
to control or govern
No company should be permitted to dominate the market.
Synonyms
control,
lead,
rule,
direct,
master,
govern,
monopolize,
tyrannize,
have the upper hand over,
lead by the nose (informal),
overbear,
have the whip hand over,
domineer,
keep under your thumb
in the sense of govern
Definition
to control or determine
Marine insurance is governed by a strict series of rules and regulations.
Synonyms
determine,
decide,
guide,
rule,
influence,
underlie,
sway
in the sense of guide
Definition
to influence (a person) in his or her actions or opinions
He should have let his instinct guide him.
Synonyms
supervise,
train,
rule,
teach,
influence,
advise,
counsel,
govern,
educate,
regulate,
instruct,
oversee,
sway,
superintend
in the sense of invalidate
Definition
to take away the legal force of (a contract)
An official decree invalidated the vote.
Synonyms
nullify,
cancel,
annul,
undermine,
weaken,
overthrow,
undo,
quash,
overrule,
rescind,
abrogate,
render null and void
in the sense of manipulate
Definition
to control something or someone cleverly or deviously
He's a very difficult character. He manipulates people.She was unable, for once, to manipulate events.
Synonyms
influence,
control,
direct,
guide,
conduct,
negotiate,
exploit,
steer,
manoeuvre,
do a number on (US),
twist around your little finger
in the sense of nullify
Definition
to make (something) legally void
He used his broad executive powers to nullify decisions by local government.
Synonyms
invalidate,
quash,
revoke,
render null and void,
abolish,
void,
repeal,
rescind,
annul,
abrogate
in the sense of override
Definition
to set aside or disregard (a person or a person's decisions) by having superior authority or power
The senate failed by one vote to override the President's veto.
Synonyms
overrule,
reverse,
cancel,
overturn,
set aside,
repeal,
quash,
revoke,
disallow,
rescind,
upset,
rule against,
invalidate,
annul,
nullify,
ride roughshod over,
outvote,
countermand,
trample underfoot,
make null and void
in the sense of overturn
Definition
to overrule or reverse (a legal decision)
The Russian parliament overturned his decision.
Synonyms
reverse,
change,
alter,
cancel,
abolish,
overthrow,
set aside,
repeal,
quash,
revoke,
overrule,
override,
negate,
rescind,
invalidate,
annul,
nullify,
obviate,
countermand,
declare null and void,
overset

Additional synonyms

in the sense of quash
Definition
to officially reject (something, such as a judgment or decision) as invalid
The Appeal Court has quashed the convictions.
Synonyms
annul,
overturn,
reverse,
cancel,
overthrow,
set aside,
void,
revoke,
overrule,
rescind,
invalidate,
nullify,
declare null and void
in the sense of recall
Definition
to annul or cancel
The order was recalled.
Synonyms
annul,
withdraw,
call in,
take back,
cancel,
repeal,
call back,
revoke,
retract,
rescind,
nullify,
countermand,
abjure
in the sense of repeal
Definition
to cancel (a law) officially
The government has just repealed that law.
Synonyms
abolish,
reverse,
revoke,
annul,
recall,
withdraw,
cancel,
set aside,
rescind,
invalidate,
nullify,
obviate,
abrogate,
countermand,
declare null and void
in the sense of rescind
Definition
to annul or repeal
You will rescind that order immediately.
Synonyms
annul,
recall,
reverse,
cancel,
overturn,
set aside,
void,
repeal,
quash,
revoke,
retract,
invalidate,
obviate,
abrogate,
countermand,
declare null and void
in the sense of revoke
Definition
to take back or cancel (an agreement, will, etc.)
The government revoked his licence.
Synonyms
cancel,
recall,
withdraw,
reverse,
abolish,
set aside,
repeal,
renounce,
quash,
take back,
call back,
retract,
repudiate,
negate,
renege,
rescind,
invalidate,
annul,
nullify,
recant,
obviate,
disclaim,
abrogate,
countermand,
declare null and void
in the sense of sway
Definition
to influence (someone) in his or her opinion or judgment
Don't ever be swayed by fashion.
Synonyms
influence,
control,
direct,
affect,
guide,
dominate,
persuade,
govern,
win over,
induce,
prevail on
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