English Explanatory Dictionary

contravene

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To act contrary to an order; to fail to conform to a regulation or obligation.
  2. To deny the truth of something.

Pronunciation

/ˌkɒn.tɹəˈviːn/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-contravene.wav

Word forms

contravene contravenes contravening contravened

Etymology

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

Synonyms

breach break infringe violate contradict controvert dispute gainsay

Related words

contravener contravention

Derived words

contraveningly
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