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contravene - Meaning and Examples

Meaning of 'contravene' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Contravene [ v. t.]
- To meet in the way of opposition; to come into conflict with; to oppose; to contradict; to obstruct the operation of; to defeat.
- To violate; to nullify; to be inconsistent with; as, to contravene a law.

Meaning of 'contravene' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . contravene [ v]
Meaning (1):
- go against, as of rules and laws
Example in sentence:
  • He ran afoul of the law;
  • This behavior conflicts with our rules

Nearby Words:

con con- conacre conarium conation conative conatus concamerate concameration concatenate

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