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contravenes

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3 syllables

11 characters

English (US)

3syllables

contravenes

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contravenes is a polysyllabic word with 3 syllables. Using the Knuth-Liang algorithm, we calculated the hyphenation for the word you’ve entered. However, this hyphenation has not been verified against authoritative sources and may be approximate. This is because the algorithm relies on pre-defined patterns that may not cover all exceptions, contextual variations, or irregular spellings. We are working to verify hyphenations against trusted sources to ensure greater accuracy. For now, contravenes is hyphenated as:

Definitions ofcontravenes

1verb

To act contrary to an order; to fail to conform to a regulation or obligation.
Synonyms: breach, break, infringe, violate
To deny the truth of something.
Synonyms: contradict, controvert, dispute, gainsay

Nearby Words

17 words

Before

contratenor contratulations contravalence contravallation contravariant contravene contravened contravener

contravenes(current)

After

contravening contravention contraversion contravindicate contravindication contrawise contrayerva contre-

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