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supersede

su·per·sede

supersede

 
 
pronunciation:
su pr sid
features:
Word Combinations (verb), Word Parts
part of speech: transitive verb
inflections: supersedes, superseding, superseded
definition 1: to take over the position or influence of; replace.
The new guidelines supersede the old ones.
synonyms:
replace, succeed
similar words:
displace, follow, relieve, supplant, usurp
definition 2: to cause to be replaced or set aside.
synonyms:
abrogate
similar words:
annul, cancel, discard, invalidate, nullify, override, rescind, revoke, void
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derivations: supersedable (adj.), superseder (n.)
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