contravene

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. verb go against, as of rules and laws
  2. verb deny the truth of

Etymology

From Middle French contravenir (French contrevenir), from Latin contraveniō.

In classic literature

Synonyms

conflict, run afoul, infringe

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