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Contravene

Verb Hard
English: To violate or go against a law, rule, or principle.
Explanation: To contravene means to act in opposition to or to break a rule, law, or agreement. It implies a direct conflict.

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"His actions contravene the company's strict ethical guidelines."

violate breach infringe defy transgress
comply obey uphold conform

"Contravene" sounds like "contra" (against) + "vene" (like intervene). So, it's acting against something.

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