CONTRAVENE
(verb)Definitions
There are 2 meanings of the word
Contravene.
Contravene - as a verb
Go against, as of rules and laws
Example: "He ran afoul of the law"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
conflictinfringerun afoulDeny the truth of
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
contradictnegateHypernyms (Closely Related)
differdisagreedissenttake issueHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Example Sentences
"The company's actions contravene the terms of the contract."
"It is illegal to contravene traffic laws."
"His behavior blatantly contravenes the rules of the organization."
"Failure to comply with the regulations will contravene safety standards."
"The politician's actions contravene the principles of transparency."
Word Game Points
Is CONTRAVENE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, contravene is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
CONTRAVENE has a SCRABBLE points total of 15.
Is CONTRAVENE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, contravene is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordCONTRAVENE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 19.
Is CONTRAVENE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, contravene is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordCONTRAVENE has a WORDFEUD points total of 16.