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contravene

[kon-truh-veen] / ˌkɒn trəˈvin /
VERB
go against, contradict
Synonyms
STRONGEST
breach conflict with defy disobey hinder impugn infringe interfere negate overstep repudiate transgress violate
STRONG
abjure break combat counteract cross encroach exclude fight gainsay infract interpose intrude offend oppose refute reject resist spurn thwart traverse trespass
WEAK
disaffirm
Antonyms
STRONGEST
aid allow approve assist help obey observe permit
STRONG
accept agree go along join ratify retreat sanction stay support surrender welcome
WEAK
assent concur consent endorse uphold

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