Antonyms of verb conform_to

1 of 3 senses of conform to

Sense 2
conform to -- (observe; "conform to the rules")
       Antonym of violate (Sense 1)
      => violate, go against, break -- (fail to agree with; be in violation of; as of rules or patterns; "This sentence violates the rules of syntax")

Synonyms/Hypernyms (Ordered by Estimated Frequency) of verb conform_to

3 senses of conform to

Sense 1
meet, fit, conform to -- (satisfy a condition or restriction; "Does this paper meet the requirements for the degree?")
       => match, fit, correspond, check, jibe, gibe, tally, agree -- (be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics; "The two stories don't agree in many details"; "The handwriting checks with the signature on the check"; "The suspect's fingerprints don't match those on the gun")

Sense 2
conform to -- (observe; "conform to the rules")
       => comply, follow, abide by -- (act in accordance with someone's rules, commands, or wishes; "He complied with my instructions"; "You must comply or else!"; "Follow these simple rules"; "abide by the rules")

Sense 3
follow, conform to -- (behave in accordance or in agreement with; "Follow a pattern"; "Follow my example")
       => imitate, copy, simulate -- (reproduce someone's behavior or looks; "The mime imitated the passers-by"; "Children often copy their parents or older siblings")

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