verb
1.
Synonyms: violate 1, breach, break, infract, infringe, offend, transgress
Related Word: encroach, intrude, overstep, trespass
2.
Synonyms: deny 4, contradict, cross, disaffirm, gainsay, impugn, negate, negative, traverse
Related Word: combat, fight, oppose, resist; abjure, disclaim, disown, exclude, reject, repudiate, spurn
Contrasted words: accept, agree, subscribe (to); admit, allow, own
Antonyms: uphold ( as a principle ); allege ( as a right or claim )