v. Function: verb
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Synonyms: VIOLATE 1, breach, break, infract, infringe, offend, transgress
Related Words: encroach, intrude, overstep, trespass
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Synonyms: DENY 4, contradict, cross, disaffirm, gainsay, impugn, negate, negative, traverse
Related Words: 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 )