Words Like CONTRAVENE

We have put together a list of words that are similar to CONTRAVENE.

15 Alternative Words Similar to contravene

1 Conflict Verb      Synonym Words Like Conflict
2 Infringe Verb      Synonym Words Like Infringe
3 Negate Verb      Synonym Words Like Negate
4 Breach Verb      Synonym Words Like Breach
5 Break Verb      Synonym Words Like Break
6 Differ Verb      Synonym Words Like Differ
7 Disagree Verb      Synonym Words Like Disagree
8 Dissent Verb      Synonym Words Like Dissent
9 Infract Verb      Synonym Words Like Infract
10 Offend Verb      Synonym Words Like Offend
11 Transgress Verb      Synonym Words Like Transgress
12 Violate Verb      Synonym Words Like Violate
13 Oppose Verb-transitive      Synonym Words Like Oppose
14 Nullify Verb-transitive      Synonym Words Like Nullify
15 Deny Verb      Hyponym Words Like Deny

2 examples of contravene

1 to contravene a law
2 This behavior conflicts with our rules

10 definitions of contravene

1 To meet in the way of opposition; to come into conflict with; to oppose; to contradict; to obstruct the operation of; to defeat.
2 To violate; to nullify; to be inconsistent with.
3 deny the truth of
4 go against, as of rules and laws
5 To act or be counter to; violate: contravene a direct order.
6 To oppose in argument; gainsay: contravened the proposal. See Synonyms at deny.
7 To come or be in conflict with; oppose in principle or effect; impede the operation or course of.
8 To act so as to combat or violate; transgress: as, to contravene the law.
9 Synonyms To cross, run counter to, militate against, contradict, defeat, nullify, neutralize.
10 To act contrary to an order, or fail to conform to a regulation.
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