contra

Definitions of contra
  1. noun
    (baseball) a ball struck with the bat so that it does not stay between the lines (the foul lines) that define the width of the playing field
    synonyms: falta, personal
  2. noun
    severely repressive actions
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    type of:
    represión, supresión
    forceful prevention; putting down by power or authority
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