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con

con

6.4
Against an idea or argument
  • adverb
  • /kɒn/
translation icon : en contra de
  • I don't care if people are pro or con it right now.

When have you been affected by market conditions, pro or con?

Examples

  • She always takes a con stance when discussing the new law.

  • Is he really con the idea of public transportation improvements?

  • Okay, well, I guess the stink eye does not connote happiness.

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  • YES WE CON! commented:

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  • Many students were con the new school policy during the meeting.

Synonyms

against
vscon
∞ 1.0

Not following advice, a rule, or someone's wish

is limited to opposing propositions, opinions, or arguments rather than people or rules
contra
vscon
  • Formal
7.4

A word showing disagreement with something, often in formal writing

is used in debates to oppose propositions and opinions rather than in formal writing

Antonyms

pro
50 3.9

In favor of a plan, idea, or action

Idioms

con brio
  • Specialized
9.8

To play music in a lively, energetic way

nem con
  • Archaic
9.9

A decision approved with no one voting against it

Compounds

con man
47 4.7

A person who tricks people by gaining their trust to get their money

con artist
40 4.8

A person who tricks people by gaining their trust to take their money or valuables

con game
  • Informal
6 6.6

A dishonest trick that cheats people out of their money

chili con carne
  • US
2 2.5

A spicy stew with ground beef, hot peppers, tomatoes, and beans

con woman
  • Slang
1 7.9

A woman who tricks people into giving her money or valuable things by gaining their trust

arroz con pollo
1 7.2

A rice and chicken dish cooked together with spices, often saffron

mod con
  • UK
1 7.1

A modern home feature or appliance that makes life easier, like a dishwasher

Con-Dem
  • Slang
8.5

A government made by the Conservative and Liberal Democrat parties in the UK from 2010 to 2015

allegro con spirito
  • Specialized
9.9

A musical instruction to play quickly with lively energy

green con
9.9

A scam that falsely says a product is good for the environment to get money or support

non-con
  • Offensive
9.9

Not agreed to by everyone involved, often about sex

Surface Forms

con positive

Etymology

Con used as the 'against' side in debates (as in 'pro and con') also comes from the Latin contra meaning 'against', so taking the 'con' side means you are 'against' the idea.