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contravene
(,k/A/ntr/@/'v/i/n )

verb (v)

  • go against, as of rules and laws(verb.social)
    source: wordnet30
  • deny the truth of(verb.communication)
    Synonym:
    contradict, negate
    source: wordnet30
  • 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
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