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con·tra·vene
contravene
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- pronunciation:
- kan
tr
vin
- features:
- Word Combinations (verb), Word Parts
part of speech: |
transitive verb |
inflections: |
contravenes, contravening, contravened |
definition 1: |
to conflict with; act against; oppose; violate.
He contravened the orders of his superior.- synonyms:
- break, disobey, infringe, oppose, transgress, violate
- similar words:
- disregard, ignore
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definition 2: |
to express opposition to; contradict.
- synonyms:
- contradict, differ with, gainsay, oppose, oppugn
- antonyms:
- uphold
- similar words:
- cross, deny, dispute, foil, frustrate, hamper, hinder, nullify, protest, thwart
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related words: |
break, demur, discourage, impede, object, oppose, protest, violate |
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