contravvenire

Definitions of contravvenire
  1. verb
    go against, as of rules and laws
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    type of:
    calpestare, nascere, profanare, violare
    act in disregard of laws, rules, contracts, or promises
  2. verb
    refuse to go along with; refuse to follow; be disobedient
    synonyms: disubbidire, trasgredire, violare
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    antonyms:
    obbedire, ubbidire
    be obedient to
    types:
    sabotare
    destroy property or hinder normal operations
    type of:
    digradare, finire, ricusare, scadere, spirare
    show unwillingness towards
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