Contravene word meaning and definition

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Meaning and definition for "contravene" word

[verb] deny the truth of
[verb] go against, as of rules and laws; "He ran afould of the law"; "This behavior conflicts with our rules"

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\Con`tra*vene"\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Contravened}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Contravening}.] [LL. contravenire; L. contra + venire to come: cf. F. contrevenir. See {Come}.] 1. To meet in the way of opposition; to come into conflict with; to oppose; to contradict; to obstruct the operation of; to defeat. So plain a proposition . . . was not likely to be contravened. --Southey. 2. To violate; to nullify; to be inconsistent with; as, to contravene a law. Laws that place the subjects in such a state contravene the first principles of the compact of authority. --Johnson. Syn: To contradict; set aside; nullify; defeat; cross; obstruct; baffle; thwart.

Synonyms for contravene

conflict, contradict, infringe, negate, run afoul

Related terms: abjure, breach, break, combat, contradict, cross, disaffirm, disclaim, disown, encroach, exclude, fight, gainsay, impugn, infract, infringe, intrude, negate, negative, offend, oppose, overstep, reject, repudiate, resist, spurn, transgress, traverse, trespass

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Let's analyse "contravene" as pure text. This string has Ten letters in Three syllables and Four vowels. 40% of vowels is 1.4% more then average English word. Written in backwards: ENEVARTNOC. Average typing speed for these characters is 2635 milliseconds. [info]

Morse code: -.-. --- -. - .-. .- ...- . -. .

Numerology

Hearts desire number calculated from vowels: contravene: 6 + 1 + 5 + 5 = 17, reduced: 8 . and the final result is Eight.
Destiny number calculated from all letters: contravene: 3 + 6 + 5 + 2 + 9 + 1 + 4 + 5 + 5 + 5 = 45, reduced: 9, and the final result is Nine.

Tarot cards

Letter	Num.	Tarot c.	Meaning
A (1)	1	Magician	Creative, Inventive, Intuitive
C (1)	3	Empress	Patient, Willful, Strong, Giving
E (2)	5	Hierophant	Wise, Crafty, Daring, Inventive
N (2)	14	Temperance	Healer, Wise, Survivor, Crafty
O (1)	15	Devil	Optimist, Gamesman, Marketer, Hunter
R (1)	18	Moon	Patient, Determined, Strong
T (1)	20	Judgement	Unswerving, Steadfast, Demanding, Forceful
V (1)	22	Fool	Fun, Joyous, Persistant, Risk taker, Childish

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