English dictionary

contravene

/,k/A/ntr/@/'v/i/n/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

verb

go against, as of rules and laws

verb.social

Synonyms conflict infringe run afoul

Source: WordNet 3.0
deny the truth of

verb.communication

Synonyms contradict negate

Source: WordNet 3.0
To meet in the way of opposition; to come into conflict with; to oppose; to contradict; to obstruct the operation of; to defeat.

verb

Source: webster1913