Definitions For Contravene

verb

  • Deny the truth of
  • Go against, as of rules and laws
  • To fail to do what is required by (a law or rule)

Is Contravenes a Scrabble Word?

Words With Friends YES
Scrabble US YES
Scrabble UK YES
English International (SOWPODS) YES
Scrabble Global YES
Enable1 Dictionary YES

Points in Different Games

Scrabble
16
Words with Friends
20

The word Contravene is worth 16 points in Scrabble and 20 points in Words with Friends

Examples of Contravene in a Sentence

  • The overcrowded dance club contravened safety regulations.
  • The unauthorized reproduction of the image contravenes copyright laws

Synonyms for Contravene

Antonyms for Contravenes

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