CONTRAVENING
(verb)Definitions
There are 2 meanings of the word
Contravening.
Contravening - 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
"His actions were contravening the rules of the organization."
"The company was fined for contravening safety regulations."
"The suspect is charged with contravening the law."
"She was accused of contravening the terms of her contract."
"The politician was found guilty of contravening ethical guidelines."
Word Game Points
Is CONTRAVENING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, contravening is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
CONTRAVENING has a SCRABBLE points total of 18.
Is CONTRAVENING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, contravening is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordCONTRAVENING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 24.
Is CONTRAVENING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, contravening is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordCONTRAVENING has a WORDFEUD points total of 20.