CONTRAVENE


Meaning of CONTRAVENE in English

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 )

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