Synonyms & related words for contra

Find synonyms, related words, and the definition of contra — including against, versus, con. Dendril is a free visual thesaurus that shows them on an interactive map where stronger matches sit closer to the center — no signup, no ads.

Words related to contra

Explore words related to contra — words associated with it, words that go with it, and its nearest matches in meaning. Related words include opposer, opposed, countering, oppugnant, anti. Click any word to make it the center of the map and keep exploring the web of connections.

Synonyms for contra

Common synonyms for contra include against, versus, con — words that share a close meaning. Hover or tap any word on the map for its definition and part of speech.

Where does contra come from?

The word contra breaks down into one root of Latin origin: the root contra, from Latin contra (“against, opposite”). Explore each root to see other English words built from the same source.