Synonyms of contravene
8 similar words
Another word for contravene is break. Other synonyms of contravene are breach, infringe, violate, contradict and controvert.
Synonyms and similar words for contravene
verbTo act contrary to an order; to fail to conform to a regulation or obligation.
verbTo deny the truth of something.
- contradict
- controvert
- dispute
- gainsayTo say something in contradiction to.
Meaning of contravene
- verb To act contrary to an order; to fail to conform to a regulation or obligation.
- verb To deny the truth of something.
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Questions about synonyms of contravene
- What is another word for contravene?
- Contravene has 8 synonyms on Word.ws, such as break, breach, infringe, violate, contradict, controvert, dispute and gainsay.
- What does contravene mean?
- Contravene means to act contrary to an order; to fail to conform to a regulation or obligation.
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