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contravene

verb

/ˌkɒntrəˈviːn/

Meaning

to go against or act in opposition to a law, rule, or agreement

He contravened the safety regulations and was fined.

violate, breach, infringe, defy

obey, comply

contravene laws, contravene rules, contravene regulations

To calm or soothe someone's anger or anxiety.

To make less severe, serious, or painful; to reduce the intensity or impact of something harmful.

to look at something carefully in order to understand it

to tap or hit; to strike a surface to make a sound

to use less of something than is necessary in order to save money or effort

To make or become sore by rubbing; to feel irritation or impatience.