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CONTRAVENES

(verb)

Definitions

There are 2 meanings of the word Contravenes.

Contravenes - as a verb

Go against, as of rules and laws

Example: "He ran afoul of the law"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
conflictinfringerun afoul

Deny the truth of

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
contradictnegate
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
differdisagreedissenttake issue
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"The company's advertising campaign contravenes consumer protection laws."
"Speeding on the highway contravenes traffic regulations."
"The politician's behavior contravenes ethical standards."
"Using someone else's trademark without permission contravenes intellectual property rights."
"The new law contravenes the principles of freedom of speech."
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Word Game Points

Is CONTRAVENES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, contravenes is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

CONTRAVENES has a SCRABBLE points total of 16.

Is CONTRAVENES a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, contravenes is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
CONTRAVENES has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 20.

Is CONTRAVENES a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, contravenes is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
CONTRAVENES has a WORDFEUD points total of 17.

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