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🚫contravene

verb
/ˌkɒntrəˈviːn/
Contrast contretemps

Meaning

to go against or act in opposition to a law, rule, or agreement

Example Sentences

He contravened the safety regulations and was fined.

Synonyms

violate, breach, infringe, defy

Antonyms

obey, comply

Collocations

contravene laws, contravene rules, contravene regulations

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