Cancel and Override

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Cancel

Cancel verb - To put an end to by formal action.
Usage example: the agreement can be canceled by either side with a formal written notice
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Override is a synonym for cancel in overrule topic. In some cases you can use "Override" instead a verb "Cancel", when it comes to topics like revoke, rescind.
Nearby Words: canceled, cancellation, canceling, cancelling, cancelled

Override

Override verb - Ride (a horse) too hard.
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Cancel is a synonym for override in overrule topic. You can use "Cancel" instead a verb "Override", if it concerns topics such as supersede, rescind, revoke.
Nearby Word: overriding

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power cancel power override power
appearance cancel appearance override appearance
system cancel system override system
effect cancel effect override effect
Other words: time.

Both words in one sentence

  • Opposing effects cancel each other out (with exception of Rooted and Unstoppable, which override Hasted and Slowed/Rooted respectably).
    Source: Video Game / Atlas Reactor
  • Trying to cancel the action and getting the Sim to safety is almost futile, because they will simply override it and resume running around the object.
    Source: Artificial Stupidity / Simulation Games
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