contravene
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(verb) deny the truth of |
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Synonyms: contradict, negate |
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Related Words: deny, differ, disagree, take issue |
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(verb) go against, as of rules and laws; "He ran afould of the law"; "This behavior conflicts with our rules" |
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Synonyms: conflict, infringe, run afoul |
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Related Words: breach, break, go against, infract, offend, transgress, violate |
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