English to English verb
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fail to agree with; be in violation of; as of rules or patterns |  | Example: This sentence violates the rules of syntax
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act in disregard of laws, rules, contracts, or promises |  | Example: offend all laws of humanity violate the basic laws or human civilization break a law break a promise
source: wordnet30
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resist |  | Example: buck the trend
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