con
con1 definition
con (kän)
adverb
against; in opposition to argue a matter pro and con
Etymology: contr. < L contra, against
noun
a reason, vote, position, etc. in opposition
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con (kän)
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☆ con (kän)
adjective
transitive verb conned, conning con′·ning
- to swindle (a victim) by first gaining the person's confidence
- to trick or fool, esp. by glib persuasion
noun
Slang the act or an instance of conning; swindle; trick
con5 definition
☆ con (kän)
noun
Slang convict
con6 definition
con
- consolidated
- consul
- continued
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