contravene

English

/ˌkɒn.tɹəˈviːn/

verb
Definitions
  • (transitive) To act contrary to an order; to fail to conform to a regulation or obligation.
  • (transitive) To deny the truth of something.

Etymology

Root from Proto-Indo-European *gʷem- (step, come, go, walk).

Origin

Proto-Indo-European

*gʷem-

Gloss

step, come, go, walk

Concept
Semantic Field

The house

Ontological Category

Action/Process

Kanji

歩

Emoji
🪜

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