Modify and Overrule

Modify

Modify verb - To limit the meaning of (as a noun).

Overrule and modify are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Overrule" instead a verb "Modify".

Overrule

Overrule verb - Rule against.

Modify and overrule are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Modify" instead a verb "Overrule".

Nearby Word: overruling

Common collocations

power modify power overrule power
way modify way overrule way
rule modify rule overrule rule
reality modify reality overrule reality
Other words: laws.
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