Breadcrumb Home > Thesaurus > C Synonyms of contravene Find synonyms for: Verb 1. conflict, run afoul, infringe, contravene, transgress, offend, infract, violate, go against, breach, break usage: go against, as of rules and laws; "He ran afoul of the law"; "This behavior conflicts with our rules" 2. contradict, negate, contravene, disagree, differ, dissent, take issue usage: deny the truth of WordNet 3.0 Copyright © 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.Definition and meaning of contravene (Dictionary) TrendingHere are the facts and trivia that people are buzzing about. Jewish Holidays, 2010-2030 (A.M. 5770-5791) Western Christian Holidays, 2010-2030 12 Steps to a New Year New Year's Resolution to Slim Down? Martin Luther King Speeches Books of the Bible: Old Testament Books in Order ✖ Related Content Daily Word Quiz: fatuous Analogy of the Day: Today’s Analogy Frequently Misspelled Words Frequently Mispronounced Words Easily Confused Words Writing & Language