English dictionary, thesaurus, translations & etymology
FreeDict.com

contravene in German

contravene in German is verstoßen, zuwiderhandeln, leugnen — contravene means to act contrary to an order; to fail to conform to a regulation or obligation.

contravene in German

verstoßen
verb
zuwiderhandeln
verb
leugnen
verb
(transitive, obsolete) To deny the truth of something.

What does "contravene" mean?

  1. verb To act contrary to an order; to fail to conform to a regulation or obligation.
  2. verb To deny the truth of something.
Vocabulary Flow
Learn more English words in German.
Vocabulary Flow serves English words with the German meaning, one at a time — pronunciation and an example each time. Scroll it either direction.
Learn English in German

Common German translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "contravene" in German?

"contravene" in German is verstoßen, zuwiderhandeln, leugnen. contravene means: To act contrary to an order; to fail to conform to a regulation or obligation.

Are there other ways to say "contravene" in German?

Yes — German has 3 translations listed for "contravene": verstoßen, zuwiderhandeln, leugnen.

Study it as flashcards or scroll it in Vocabulary Flow — saved to your collection.
Translations from WikDict, CC BY-SA · example sentences from Tatoeba, CC BY 2.0 FR.