1. (v. t.) To meet in the way of opposition; to oppose; to contradict; to obstruct the operation of; to defeat.
2. (v. t.) To violate; to nullify; to be inconsistent with; as, to contravene a law.
Thesaurus Entries
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
