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contra

/ˈkɑntrə/
noun
  1. A member of a rebel group that fought against the government of Nicaragua in the 1980s.
    • Many Contras were farmers who took up arms against the Sandinista government.
    • Historians still debate the role of the Contras in the conflict.
    • The Contras were supported by the United States during the Nicaraguan civil war.
  2. A person who opposes or is against something, often used in compound words like 'contra dance' or 'contra flow'.
    • In the debate, she played the role of the contra, arguing against the proposal.
    • He was a contra to the new policy, speaking out at every meeting.
    • The term 'contra' is used in many words to mean 'against' or 'opposite'.
Synonyms
opponent
Antonyms
supporter
preposition
  1. Against; in opposition to (used in formal or legal contexts).
    • His actions were contra the terms of the agreement.
    • The committee voted contra the proposed amendment.
    • The court ruled contra the defendant's claim.
Synonyms
anti
Antonyms
pro
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