contravene
Verb
- go against, as of rules and laws
- deny the truth of
- To act contrary to an order; to fail to conform to a regulation or obligation.
- To deny the truth of something.
Origin / Etymology
From Middle French contravenir (French contrevenir), from Latin contraveniō.
Synonyms
conflict, contradict, infringe, negate, run afoul, breach, break, controvert, dispute, gainsay, violate
Scrabble Score: 15
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