Overrule and Overthrow

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Overrule verb - Rule against.

Usage example: The Republicans were overruled when the House voted on the bill

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Overthrow is a synonym for overrule in countermand topic. In some cases you can use "Overthrow" instead a verb "Overrule".

Nearby Word: overruling

Overthrow verb - Rule against.

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Overrule is a synonym for overthrow. You can use "Overrule" instead a verb "Overthrow".

Nearby Words: overthrown, overthrowing

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