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contra

preposition

Synonyms and Antonyms of contra

opposed to; not for
  • a roundup of editorials pro and contra the proposed constitutional amendment
Synonyms of contra

against, agin [dialect], anti
Words Related to contra

athwart, contrary to

versus, with
Antonyms of contra

for, pro

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