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contravention Synonyms

Another word for contravention

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• noun (Context 1)

An action that violates, breaches, or conflicts with a law, treaty, rule, or formal obligation.

Usage Example

"The factory was fined for operating in direct violation of environmental safety regulations."

Strongest
violation
breach
infringement
infraction
Strong
transgression
noncompliance
offense

Opposites of contravention

The opposite of contravention shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

compliance
observance
adherence
obedience
conformity
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• Nearby Words

contrast
contrastingly
contravener
contravention
contribute
contribution
contributive

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Contravention. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/contravention
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