CONTRA Synonyms: 9 Similar and Opposite Words

contra

preposition

ˈkän-trə

Definition of contra

as in anti

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

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against

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The Pisces Moon in your 10th House of Career opposes Venus in your 4th House of Home, so work pressure could bump against family, rest, or emotional bandwidth.

— Tarot.com, Chicago Tribune, 2 Aug. 2026
The lone vote against the deal is widely believed to have come from Saeed Jalili, the most prominent figure in the Paydari movement.

— ABC News, ABC News, 2 Aug. 2026

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