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Meaning of contravene

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

contravene

Pronunciation:/ˌkɒn.tɹəˈviːn/

verb

Definitions

  1. To act contrary to an order; to fail to conform to a regulation or obligation.

    Synonyms:breachbreakinfringeviolate

  2. To deny the truth of something.

    Synonyms:contradictcontrovertdisputegainsay
Sources:https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/contravene

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