contra
[preposition]
Synonyms: against, facing, fronting, over against, toward, vis-à-vis
[adverb]
Synonyms: again, contrariwise, contrary, contrawise, conversely, oppositely, vice versa
[noun]
Synonyms: opposite, antipode, antipole, antithesis, contradictory, contrary, converse, counter, counterpole, reverse

[TahlilGaran] English Synonym Dictionary ▲

contra- /kɒntrə $ kɑːn-/ prefix
[Language: Latin; Origin: contra 'against, opposite']
acting against something, or opposite to something:
contraceptive devices (=against conception)

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