Synonyms & related words for supersede

Find synonyms, related words, and the definition of supersede — including supplant, replace, displace. Dendril is a free visual thesaurus that shows them on an interactive map where stronger matches sit closer to the center — no signup, no ads.

Words related to supersede

Explore words related to supersede — words associated with it, words that go with it, and its nearest matches in meaning. Related words include supersession, supersedure, invalidate, abrogate, nullify, countermand, overrule, abrogator. Click any word to make it the center of the map and keep exploring the web of connections.

Synonyms for supersede

Common synonyms for supersede include supplant, replace, displace — words that share a close meaning. Hover or tap any word on the map for its definition and part of speech.

Where does supersede come from?

The word supersede breaks down into 2 roots of Latin origin: super-, from Latin super (“over, above”); and -sed, from Latin sedeo (“sit”). Explore each root to see other English words built from the same source.