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- [kon-truh-veen]
- /ˌkɒn trəˈvin/
- /ˌkɒn.trəˈviːn/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [kon-truh-veen]
- /ˌkɒn trəˈvin/
Definitions of contravene word
- verb contravene To contravene a law or rule means to do something that is forbidden by the law or rule. 3
- verb contravene to come into conflict with or infringe (rules, laws, etc) 3
- verb contravene to dispute or contradict (a statement, proposition, etc) 3
- verb transitive contravene to go against; oppose; conflict with; violate 3
- verb transitive contravene to disagree with in argument; contradict 3
- verb with object contravene to come or be in conflict with; go or act against; deny or oppose: to contravene a statement. 1
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Origin of contravene
First appearance:
before 1560 One of the 32% oldest English words
1560-70; < Late Latin contrāvenīre, equivalent to Latin contrā against + venīre to come
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Parts of speech for Contravene
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
contravene popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 75% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for contravene
verb contravene
- hinder — to cause delay, interruption, or difficulty in; hamper; impede: The storm hindered our progress.
- overstep — to go beyond; exceed: to overstep one's authority.
- impugn — to challenge as false (another's statements, motives, etc.); cast doubt upon.
- violate — to break, infringe, or transgress (a law, rule, agreement, promise, instructions, etc.).
- repudiate — to reject as having no authority or binding force: to repudiate a claim.
Antonyms for contravene
verb contravene
- aid — Aid is money, equipment, or services that are provided for people, countries, or organizations who need them but cannot provide them for themselves.
- assist — If you assist someone, you help them to do a job or task by doing part of the work for them.
- permit — to allow to do something: Permit me to explain.
- obey — to comply with or follow the commands, restrictions, wishes, or instructions of: to obey one's parents.
- welcome — a kindly greeting or reception, as to one whose arrival gives pleasure: to give someone a warm welcome.
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