superseding
Replacing what existed
Superseding is the act of replacing something with something newer or more authoritative.
A new law supersedes an old one; updated software supersedes the previous version.
The word implies that what comes after renders what came before obsolete or no longer in effect: The memo superseding last week's policy caused confusion.
Forcibly taking another's place
- displacingRemoving from position
- succeedingAttaining aims or following
- overtakingGetting ahead of another
- replacingPutting a substitute in
usurping · eclipsing · surpassing · transcending · outmoding · dethroning · ousting · crowding out
Of chief importance
- trumpingDefeating with superior card
- predominatingHaving superior strength or influence
- outweighingExceeding in importance
- governingControlling with authority
Of chief importance
- invalidatingMaking something null
- annullingNullifying legally
- revokingOfficially canceling authorization
- rescindingFormally canceling or withdrawing
voiding · quashing · countermanding · nullifying · abrogating · canceling · repealing · overturning
Making outdated or obsolete
- antiquatingMaking something obsolete
- datingPursuing romantic connections
- deprecatingExpressing disapproval or belittlement
- retiringLeaving the workforce
phasing out · discontinuing · aging out · sunsetting · mothballing · shelving · archiving · putting out to pasture
supplanting
Forcibly taking another's place
- displacingRemoving from position
- succeedingAttaining aims or following
- overtakingGetting ahead of another
replacing · usurping · eclipsing · surpassing · transcending · outmoding · dethroning · ousting · crowding out · taking over
overriding
Of chief importance
- trumpingDefeating with superior card
- predominatingHaving superior strength or influence
- outweighingExceeding in importance
overriding
Of chief importance
- invalidatingMaking something null
- annullingNullifying legally
- revokingOfficially canceling authorization
rescinding · voiding · quashing · countermanding · nullifying · abrogating · canceling · repealing · overturning · setting aside
outmoding
Making outdated or obsolete
- antiquatingMaking something obsolete
- datingPursuing romantic connections
- deprecatingExpressing disapproval or belittlement
retiring · phasing out · discontinuing · aging out · sunsetting · mothballing · shelving · archiving · putting out to pasture
- substitution wordsinstead of, in lieu of, rather than, replacing, supplanting
- filling infilling in, cramming, inserting, stuffing, packing
- phasing outphasing out, sunsetting, discontinuing, retiring, deprecating
supersedingpreserving
Protecting from deterioration
maintaining · continuing · retaining · keeping · upholding