contravene

verbCommon GRE wordMore C words

to act against or violate a rule, law, or principle

In a sentence

Contravene in a sentence

Here is an example sentence showing contravene in a sentence.

Building the extension without a permit would contravene local zoning regulations.

Synonyms

Antonyms

complyobeyuphold

Keep going

a small secret group plotting against a government or authority

having a hidden or mysterious meaning understood only by initiates

a harsh, jarring mixture of sounds

to obtain something by begging or sponging off others

falling off or shed at an early stage, especially of plant parts

to coax someone into doing something through flattery or persuasion

an event causing great damage, loss, or distress

misty, dim, or dark, and therefore obscure

Common questions

Contravene (verb) means to act against or violate a rule, law, or principle

Here is contravene used in an example sentence: "Building the extension without a permit would contravene local zoning regulations."

Common synonyms for contravene include violate, infringe, breach, transgress.

Antonyms of contravene include comply, obey, uphold.

Contravene is a GRE-level vocabulary word worth knowing for the Verbal section.

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