Contravene and Offend

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Contravene

Contravene verb - To fail to keep.
Usage example: the unauthorized reproduction of the image contravenes copyright laws
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Offend and contravene are semantically related. in contradict topic. In some cases you can use "Offend" instead a verb "Contravene".
Nearby Words: contrary, contravention, contravening

Offend

Offend verb - To fail to keep.
Usage example: keeping company without a chaperone present definitely would have offended the social standards of the day
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Contravene and offend are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Contravene" instead a verb "Offend".
Nearby Words: offensive, offence, offender, offending, offensively

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gods contravene gods offend gods
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