~2.~ Agree, harmonize, tally, square, quadrate, correspond, comport.
~Conformable to~, ~1.~ Resembling, similar to, corresponding to.
~2.~ Agreeable to, suitable to, consistent with.
~3.~ Compliant with, submissive to.
~Conformation~, _n._ ~1.~ Accordance, compliance, agreement, conformity.
~2.~ Configuration, structure, form, figure, shape.
~Conformity~, _n._ ~1.~ Accordance, agreement, congruity.
~2.~ Correspondence, likeness, similitude, resemblance.
~Confound~, _v. a._ ~1.~ Mingle (_so that there can be no
distinction_), intermingle, mix, blend, confuse.
~2.~ Perplex, bewilder, embarrass, mystify, pose, nonplus, flurry.
~3.~ Surprise, amaze, astonish, astound, stupefy, bewilder, stun,
startle, dumfounder, electrify, take by surprise, strike with wonder,
strike dumb, petrify with wonder.
~4.~ Destroy, overthrow, ruin.
~5.~ Abash, confuse, disconcert, discompose, shame, mortify.
~Confounded~, _a._ ~1.~ Astonished, astounded, dumfounded, struck dumb.
~2.~ Abashed, disconcerted, nonplussed, blank.
~3.~ Detestable, hateful, abominable, cursed.
~Confront~, _v. a._ ~1.~ Encounter, face, bring face to face, oppose
openly.
~2.~ Compare, bring into comparison.
~Confrication~, _n._ [_Rare._] Attrition, abrasion, friction, wearing
away, wearing off, rubbing off.
~Confuse~, _v. a._ ~1.~ Mingle, intermingle, mix, blend, confound.
~2.~ Disorder, disarrange, derange, disturb, jumble, throw into
disorder or confusion.
~3.~ Perplex, obscure, darken, render uncertain.
~4.~ Mystify, embarrass, pose, nonplus, bewilder, flurry.
~5.~ Abash, shame, mortify, discompose, disconcert, confound.
~Confusion~, _n._ ~1.~ Confusedness, disorder, disarrangement,
derangement, disarray, jumble, chaos, anarchy.
~2.~ Tumult, turmoil, commotion, ferment, stir, agitation.
~3.~ Distraction, perplexity, embarrassment, bewilderment, astonishment.
~4.~ Shame, mortification, abashment.
~5.~ Overthrow, destruction, defeat, ruin.
~Confutation~, _n._ Refutation, disproof.
~Confute~, _v. a._ ~1.~ Overthrow (_by argument_), overcome (_in
debate_), convict of error, put to silence.
~2.~ Disprove, refute, prove to be false.
~Congé~, _n._ [Fr.] Leave, farewell.
~Congeal~, _v. a._ Freeze, make solid by cold, turn to ice.
~Congeal~, _v. n._ Freeze, be frozen, turn to ice.
~Congelation~, _n._ Freezing.
~Congenial~, _a._ ~1.~ Cognate, kindred, akin, related, similar, in
sympathy with one another.
~2.~ Suited, adapted, agreeable.
~Congenital~, _a._ Connate, born at the same time.
~Congestion~, _n._ Repletion, plethora.
~Conglomerate~, _n._ Pudding-stone.
~Congratulate~, _v. a._ Felicitate, wish joy to, rejoice with.
~Congratulation~, _n._ Felicitation.
~Congratulatory~, _a._ Gratulatory.
~Congregate~, _v. a._ Assemble, collect, muster, gather, convene,
convoke, bring together.
~Congregate~, _v. n._ Assemble, meet, come together, meet together.
~Congregation~, _n._ Assembly, meeting, collection.
~Congress~, _n._ ~1.~ Meeting, assembly, convention, council, diet,
convocation, synod.
~2.~ National legislature (_of the U. S._), Senate and House of
Representatives.
~Congruity~, _n._ Suitableness, agreement, fitness, consistency,
conformity.
~Congruous~, _a._ ~1.~ Accordant, agreeing, suitable, consistent,
consonant, compatible.
~2.~ Proper, fit, befitting, appropriate, meet, seemly.
~Conical~, _a._ Coniform, cone-shaped.
~Coniform~, _a._ Conical, cone-shaped.
~Conjectural~, _a._ Presumptive, hypothetical, theoretical.
~Conjecture~, _n._ Supposition, surmise, guess, hypothesis, theory.
~Conjecture~, _v. a._ Surmise, guess, suppose, divine, suspect.
~Conjecture~, _v. n._ Surmise, guess, suppose, suspect, fancy, dare
say, take it, hazard the conjecture.
~Conjoin~, _v. a._ Join, unite, combine, connect, associate, join
together.
~Conjoint~, _a._ Joined, united, combined, connected, associated.
~Conjugal~, _a._ Matrimonial, connubial, nuptial, bridal, hymeneal,
CONJUGIAL.
~Conjugates~, _n. pl._ Words of the same derivation, kindred words.
~Conjugial~, _a._ [_Rare, except in translations of Swedenborg's
writings._] Connubial, conjugal.
~Conjunction~, _n._ ~1.~ Union, association, combination, connection.
~2.~ (_Astron._) Apparent meeting (_of two stars or planets_).
~3.~ (_Gram._) Connective, connecting word.
~Conjuncture~, _n._ ~1.~ Combination, concurrence.
~2.~ Crisis, emergency, exigency, juncture, critical occasion.
~Conjuration~, _n._ Magic, sorcery, incantation, enchantment.
~Conjure´~, _v. a._ Beseech, supplicate, beg, pray, entreat, implore,
ADJURE, enjoin solemnly.
~Con´jure~, _v. a._ Charm, enchant, bewitch, fascinate, affect by
magic arts.
~Con´jure up~, Summon by enchantment, raise up by magic.
~Con´jure~, _v. n._ Juggle, practise magic or sorcery, play tricks.
~Conjurer~, _n._ Juggler, enchanter, sorcerer, magician, necromancer,
diviner, seer, wizard, charmer, exorcist.
~Connate~, _a._ Congenital, born at the same time.
~Connect~, _v. a._ Join, unite, combine, conjoin, associate, couple,
link together.
~Connect~, _v. n._ Join, unite, cohere, be joined, have relation.
~Connected~, _a._ ~1.~ Joined, united, associated, coupled.
~2.~ Related, akin, allied.
~Connection~, _n._ ~1.~ Union, alliance, junction, association,
dependence.
~2.~ Intercourse, communication, commerce.
~3.~ Affinity, relationship.
~4.~ Kinsman, relative, relation, kindred.
~Connective~, _n._ Conjunction, connecting word.
~Conner~, _n._ Blue perch, cunner, burgall, CHOGSET.
~Connivance~, _n._ Voluntary blindness (_to an act_), pretended
ignorance, forbearance or disapproval, winking at.
~Connive at~, Overlook (_purposely_), disregard, pay no regard to,
make light of, pretend not to see, shut one's eyes to, forbear to
censure, wink at.
~Connoisseur~, _n._ Critic, critical judge, man of good taste (_as
distinguished from the dilettante, who merely pretends to good taste_).
~Connubial~, _a._ Matrimonial, conjugal, CONJUGIAL, nuptial, hymeneal,
bridal.
~Conquer~, _v. a._ ~1.~ Vanquish, subdue, overcome, subjugate, defeat,
overthrow, overpower, beat, rout, discomfit, checkmate, master,
subject, humble, crush, get the better of, put down, prevail over, get
the upper hand of, get the whip hand of, HAVE ON THE HIP.
~2.~ Gain by effort, win by victory.
~Conquer~, _v. n._ Prevail, overcome, gain the victory.
~Conqueror~, _n._ Victor, vanquisher.
~Conquest~, _n._ ~1.~ Subjugation, subjection, mastery, reduction,
overthrow, rout.
~2.~ Victory, triumph.
~Consanguinity~, _n._ Relationship (_by blood_), affinity, kindred.
~Conscience~, _n._ Moral sense, moral faculty, the still small voice.
~Conscientious~, _a._ Scrupulous, upright, honest, just, exact,
honorable, fair, uncorrupt, incorruptible, ingenuous, high-minded,
straightforward.
~Conscious~, _a._ ~1.~ Knowing, thinking, reflecting.
~2.~ Apprised, sensible, aware, cognisant.
~Conscription~, _n._ Compulsory enlistment of soldiers.
~Consecrate~, _v. a._ Dedicate, devote, hallow, sanctify, ordain, set
apart as sacred, appropriate to sacred uses.
~Consecration~, _n._ Dedication, devotion.
~Consecutive~, _a._ Successive, uninterrupted, continuous, succeeding
regularly, following in a series.
~Consent~, _n._ ~1.~ Concurrence, assent, approval.
~2.~ Concord, accord, agreement, unison, co-operation, harmony,
coherence.
~3.~ Acquiescence, compliance.
~Consent~, _v. n._ ~1.~ Agree (_as to a matter of conduct_), ASSENT,
concur, yield assent, give consent.
~2.~ Yield, comply, acquiesce, accede.
~Consequence~, _n._ ~1.~ Effect (_from necessity_), RESULT, issue,
event, end.
~2.~ Deduction, inference, conclusion.
~3.~ Connection, concatenation, consecution, chain of cause and
effect, dependence of cause and effect.
~4.~ Importance, moment, weight, interest, concern.
~Consequent~, _a._ ~1.~ Following, consequential.
~2.~ Deducible, INFERABLE.
~Consequent~, _n._ ~1.~ Effect.
~2.~ Deduction, conclusion, inference.
~Consequential~, _a._ ~1.~ Following, consequent.
~2.~ Pompous, conceited, self-sufficient, vain-glorious.
~Conservation~, _n._ Preservation.
~Conservative~, _a._ Opposed to change.
~Conservator~, _n._ Preserver, protector, guardian.
~Conservatory~, _n._ ~1.~ Repository, storehouse.
~2.~ Greenhouse.
~Conserve~, _v. a._ Preserve, save.
~Conserve~, _n._ Preserve, JAM, confection, comfit, sweetmeat.
~Consider~, _v. a._ ~1.~ Contemplate, ponder, study, examine, weigh,
mind, heed, mark, reflect upon, be attentive to, give or pay attention
to, give heed to, take into consideration, give a thought to, keep in
view.
~2.~ Respect, regard, consult, care for, have regard to, have
reference to, take into account.
~Consider~, _v. n._ Deliberate, reflect, meditate, ponder, ruminate,
muse, cogitate, think, take thought, cast about.
~Considerable~, _a._ ~1.~ Respectable, worthy of consideration.
~2.~ Moderately large, not small.
~Considerate~, _n._ Thoughtful, deliberate, serious, discreet,
prudent, provident, circumspect, judicious, sober, staid.
~Consideration~, _n._ ~1.~ Attention, notice, heed, regard,
reflection, deliberation, meditation, serious thought, contemplation.
~2.~ Importance, consequence, weight, moment, import, significance.
~3.~ Reason, motive, ground, account, score, sake, cause.
~Considering~, _prep._ Taking into account, allowing for, making
allowance for.
~Consign~, _v. a._ ~1.~ Transfer, alienate, abalienate, demise,
devolve, convey, deliver over, make over, hand over.
~2.~ Intrust, commit, give in trust.
~Consilience~, _n._ Concurrence, coincidence, conjuncture.
~Consistence~, _n._ ~1.~ Consistency, body, degree of density.
~2.~ [_Rare._] Durability, permanence.
~3.~ [_Rare._] Structure, combination, organization.
~Consistency~, _n._ ~1.~ Consistence, degree of density.
~2.~ Uniformity, congruity, compatibility, conformableness,
correspondence.
~Consistent~, _a._ Compatible, suitable, accordant, conformable,
uniform, congruous, harmonious, correspondent.
~Consist in~, Lie in, be contained in, be comprised in, be constituted
by.
~Consist of~, Be made of, be composed of, be formed of, be made up of.
~Consist with~, Suit, agree with, be compatible with, be in accordance
with, be consistent with.
~Consolation~, _n._ Solace, comfort, encouragement, alleviation of
sorrow, relief from distress.
~Consolatory~, _a._ Consoling, comforting.
~Console~, _v. a._ Solace, comfort, cheer, encourage, soothe, relieve
from distress.
~Consolidate~, _v. a._ ~1.~ Condense, compact, compress, harden,
solidify, make solid, make firm.
~2.~ Conjoin, combine, unite into one.
~Consolidation~, _n._ ~1.~ Solidification.
~2.~ Union, combination.
~Consols~, _n. pl._ Consolidated annuities (_of the English
Government_).
~Consonance~, _n._ ~1.~ Concord, accord, harmony.
~2.~ Consistency, congruity, congruence, agreement, unison.
~Consonancy~, ~1.~ Concord, accord, harmony.
~2.~ Consistency, congruity, congruence, agreement, unison.
~Consonant~, _a._ ~1.~ Accordant, according, harmonious, in harmony.
~2.~ Consistent, congruous, compatible.
~Consonant~, _n._ Articulation.
~Consort~, _n._ Companion (_especially a wife or a husband or one
vessel of a fleet_), partner, associate.
~Consort with~, Associate with, keep company with.
~Conspectus~, _n._ [L.] Outline, epitome, abstract, summary, compend,
compendium, synopsis, syllabus, digest, brief, breviary, general view.
~Conspicuous~, _a._ ~1.~ Visible, discernible, perceptible, apparent,
conspicuous, clear, in plain sight.
~2.~ Eminent, pre-eminent, prominent, distinguished, remarkable,
noted, celebrated, marked, famed, famous, illustrious.
~Conspiracy~, _n._ Plot, combination, cabal, complot, intrigue,
machination.
~Conspire~, _v. n._ ~1.~ Co-operate, conduce, tend, concur.
~2.~ Combine (_for some evil design_), plot, confederate, intrigue,
cabal.
~Conspire~, _v. a._ Plot, contrive, devise, project, compass.
~Constancy~, _n._ ~1.~ Stability, immutability, unchangeableness,
permanence.
~2.~ Uniformity, regularity.
~3.~ Inflexibility, steadiness, steadfastness, firmness, resolution,
determination, decision, tenacity of purpose.
~Constant~, _a._ ~1.~ Stable, fixed, immutable, unvaried, invariable,
continual, unchanging, permanent, perpetual.
~2.~ Uniform, regular, stated, certain.
~3.~ Resolute, firm, steady, steadfast, stanch, determined, unshaken,
unwavering.
~4.~ Persevering, assiduous, unremitting.
~5.~ Faithful, true, trusty.
~Constellation~, _n._ ~1.~ Group of stars.
~2.~ Collection, assemblage, cluster.
~Consternation~, _n._ Alarm, amazement, terror, fright, dismay, panic,
sudden fear.
~Constipate~, _v. a._ Make costive.
~Constipated~, _a._ Costive.
~Constipation~, _n._ Costiveness.
~Constinent~, _a._ Forming, composing, constituting, component.
~Constituent~, _n._ ~1.~ Component, element, principle, ingredient,
component part.
~2.~ Elector, voter.
~Constitute~, _v. a._ ~1.~ Form, compose, make, make up, enter into
the composition of.
~2.~ Appoint, depute, empower.
~Constitution~, _n._ ~1.~ Formation, organization.
~2.~ Quality, character, temper, temperament, spirit, humor,
peculiarity, characteristic.
~3.~ Charter of government, fundamental law, organic law.
~Constitutional~, _a._ ~1.~ Natural, inherent, inbred.
~2.~ Legal, lawful, legitimate.
~Constrain~, _v. a._ ~1.~ Compel, force, drive, oblige, coerce.
~2.~ Confine, restrain, inthral, hold, curb, put under restraint, keep
down, keep under.
~Constraint~, _n._ ~1.~ Compulsion, force, necessity, obligation,
coercion.
~2.~ Confinement, restraint, imprisonment, incarceration, inthralment,
durance, duress, captivity.
~Constrict~, _v. a._ Cramp, contract, compress.
~Constriction~, _n._ Contraction, compression.
~Construct~, _v. a._ ~1.~ Fabricate, build, erect, raise, set up, put
together.
~2.~ Organize, institute, arrange, make, form, frame.
~Constructor~, _n._ Builder.
~Construction~, _n._ ~1.~ Fabrication, erection, building.
~2.~ Structure, formation, conformation, configuration, form, figure,
shape, mode of constructing.
~3.~ Interpretation, explanation, version, rendering.
~Construe~, _v. a._ Interpret, explain, expound, translate, render,
put an interpretation upon.
~Constuprate~, _v. a._ Ravish, deflower, violate, debauch, commit rape
upon.
~Constupration~, _n._ Violation, ravishing, ravishment, defilement,
rape.
~Consuetudinary~, _a._ [_Rare._] Usual, common, wonted, customary,
accustomed, conventional.
~Consulate~, _n._ Consulship.
~Consulship~, _n._ Consulate.
~Consult~, _v. n._ Confer, seek counsel, take counsel, deliberate in
common.
~Consult~, _v. a._ ~1.~ Ask advice of, seek information from.
~2.~ Consider, regard, care for, have reference to, have regard to,
take into account.
~Consultation~, _n._ ~1.~ Conference.
~2.~ Counsel, meeting for deliberation.
~Consume~, _v. a._ Destroy, waste, spend, expend, exhaust, devour,
lavish, squander, dissipate, use up.
~Consummate~, _v. a._ Complete, finish, perfect, accomplish, compass,
effect, perform, achieve, execute, do, carry out, bring about, work out.
~Consummate~, _a._ Complete, perfect, finished.
~Consummation~, _n._ Completion, termination, finishing, close,
accomplishment, fulfilment, achievement, realization, last stroke,
finishing stroke, last finish, final touch, crowning touch.
~Consumption~, _n._ ~1.~ Extinction, destruction, waste, expenditure.
~2.~ Phthisis, marasmus, atrophy, decline, tabes, gradual wasting,
progressive emaciation.
~Contact~, _n._ Touch, juxtaposition, junction, contiguity, close union.
~Contagion~, _n._ ~1.~ Infection.
~2.~ Contamination, taint.
~Contagious~, _a._ ~1.~ Infectious, catching.
~2.~ Pestilential, pestiferous, poisonous, deadly.
~Contain~, _v. a._ ~1.~ Comprehend, comprise, embrace, include, embody.
~2.~ Hold, have capacity for.
~3.~ Restrain, keep in check.
~Contain~, _v. n._ Be continent, live in continence.
~Contaminate~, _v. a._ Defile, pollute, corrupt, taint, infect,
poison, vitiate, sully, tarnish, soil, stain.
~Contamination~, _n._ Pollution, defilement, taint, stain, infection,
impurity, foulness, uncleanness, abomination.
~Contemn~, _v. a._ Despise, disdain, scorn, scout, spurn, slight, hold
in contempt, look down upon, turn a cold shoulder upon, turn up one's
nose at, snap one's fingers at, laugh to scorn, point the finger of
scorn at.
~Contemplate~, _v. a._ ~1.~ Study, ponder, meditate on, dwell on,
think about, reflect upon, consider or view attentively, revolve in
the mind.
~2.~ Intend, purpose, design, have in view, have in contemplation,
look forward to.
~Contemplation~, _n._ ~1.~ Reflection, meditation, cogitation,
lucubration, deliberation, study, thought, speculation, pondering.
~2.~ View, prospect, prospective.
~Contemplative~, _a._ Thoughtful, studious, given to contemplation.
~Contemporaneous~, _a._ Contemporary.
~Contemporary~, _a._ Contemporaneous.
~Contempt~, _n._ ~1.~ Disdain, scorn, mockery, derision, contumely,
disregard, slight, mean opinion.
~2.~ Shame, disgrace.
~Contemptible~, _a._ Despicable, vile, low, mean, base, pitiful,
abject, worthless, paltry, sorry, pitiful.
~Contemptuous~, _a._ Insolent, scornful, disdainful, supercilious,
haughty.
~Contend~, _v. n._ ~1.~ Strive, struggle, combat, fight, vie.
~2.~ Debate, dispute, argue, join issue.
~3.~ Maintain, affirm, assert.
~Content~, _a._ Satisfied, contented, easy in mind.
~Content~, _v. a._ Satisfy, appease, make easy, make contented.
~Content~, _n._ Satisfaction, ease, contentment.
~Contented~, _a._ Satisfied, content, easy in mind.
~Contention~, _n._ ~1.~ Strife, discord, dissension, wrangling,
wrangle, quarrel, squabble, feud, rupture, falling out.
~2.~ Dispute, debate, bickering, altercation, controversy, logomachy,
high words, war of words, strife of words.
~Contentious~, _a._ ~1.~ Quarrelsome, cross, petulant, perverse.
~2.~ Disputatious, captious, cavilling.
~Contentment~, _n._ Satisfaction, ease, content.
~Contents~, _n. pl._ What is contained.
~Conterminous~, _a._ Adjoining, contiguous, bordering upon.
~Contest~, _v. a._ ~1.~ Dispute, controvert, argue, debate, litigate,
contend against, call in question.
~2.~ Strive to hold, struggle to defend.
~Contest~, _v. n._ Contend, strive, struggle, vie, fight, compete, cope.
~Contest~, _n._ ~1.~ Dispute, altercation, debate, controversy,
contestation, quarrel, difference, high words, strife of words, war of
words.
~2.~ Struggle, battle, conflict, fight, combat, encounter, rencounter,
strife in arms.
~Contestation~, _n._ Dispute, debate, controversy, logomachy, war of
words, strife of words.
~Context~, _n._ Words immediately preceding or following.
~Contexture~, _n._ Constitution, structure, frame-work, texture.
~Contiguity~, _n._ Contact, touching, meeting, juxtaposition, proximity.
~Contiguous~, _a._ Touching, meeting, conterminous, adjacent,
adjoining, in contact.
~Continence~, _n._ Chastity, restraint of sexual appetite.
~Continent~, _a._ Chaste, temperate.
~Continent~, _n._ Main land, great tract of land.
~Contingency~, _n._ ~1.~ Accidentalness, fortuity, uncertainty.
~2.~ Casualty, accident, incident, occurrence, event.
~Contingent~, _a._ ~1.~ Accidental, fortuitous, incidental, casual,
happening by chance.
~2.~ Conditional, uncertain, dependent on circumstances.
~Contingent~, _n._ Quota, proportion, share, proportional part.
~Continual~, _a._ Perpetual, uninterrupted, unceasing, incessant,
unremitting, endless, everlasting, eternal, interminable, constant,
continuous.
~Continuance~, _n._ ~1.~ Continuation.
~2.~ Perseverance, constancy.
~Continuation~, _n._ Extension (_in time or space_), prolongation,
protraction, continuance.
~Continue~, _v. n._ ~1.~ Remain, endure, last, be permanent, be durable.
~2.~ Abide, stay, tarry.
~3.~ Persist, persevere, go on, keep on, be steadfast, be constant.
~Continue~, _v. a._ Extend (_in time or in space_), prolong.
~Continuity~, _n._ Cohesion, close union, uninterrupted connection,
unbroken texture.
~Continuous~, _a._ Connected, continued, extended, unbroken,
uninterrupted, unintermitted.
~Contort~, _v. a._ Twist, writhe, distort.
~Contortion~, _n._ Twist, distortion, wryness, deformity.
~Contour~, _n._ Outline, profile.
~Contraband~, _a._ Prohibited, illegal, unlawful, illicit.
~Contraband~, _n._ ~1.~ Illegal traffic.
~2.~ Prohibited articles.
~3.~ [_U. S._] Negro slave.
~Contrabandist~, _n._ Smuggler.
~Contract~, _v. a._ ~1.~ Lessen, shorten, narrow, diminish, abridge,
reduce, epitomize, draw together.
~2.~ Incur, bring, procure, get, assume, take upon one's self, become
liable to.
~Contract~, _v. n._ ~1.~ Shrivel, shrink, shrink up.
~2.~ Agree, stipulate, bargain, covenant, make a bargain.
~Contract~, _n._ Compact, bargain, stipulation, covenant, convention,
concordat, treaty, agreement, pact, arrangement.
~Contraction~, _n._ ~1.~ Shrinking, shrivelling, corrugation, drawing
together.
~2.~ Reduction, shortening, diminution, lessening, abridgment,
abbreviation.
~Contradict~, _v. a._ ~1.~ Deny, gainsay, dispute, controvert.
~2.~ Oppose, contravene, counteract, thwart, be contrary to.
~Contradiction~, _n._ ~1.~ Gainsaying, denial.
~2.~ Opposition, contrariety, incongruity, antagonism, clashing.
~Contradictory~, _a._ Opposite, contrary, inconsistent, repugnant.
~Contradistinction~, _n._ Distinction (_by opposite qualities_).
~Contradistinguish~, _v. a._ Distinguish (_by opposite qualities_).
~Contrariety~, _n._ Opposition, repugnance, antagonism, contradiction,
clashing.
~Contrary~, _a._ ~1.~ Opposite, opposing, adverse, opposed, counter.
~2.~ Antagonistic, conflicting, contradictory, counteracting,
retroactive, repugnant.
~3.~ Perverse, humorsome, wayward, obstinate, stubborn, headstrong,
refractory, unruly.
~Contrast~, _n._ ~1.~ Exhibition of differences.
~2.~ Opposition, difference.
~Contrast~, _v. a._ Set off by opposition, exhibit the differences of.
~Contrast~, _v. n._ Show difference, exhibit a contrast.
~Contrate-wheel~, _n._ Crown-wheel.
~Contravene~, _v. a._ Oppose, contradict, counteract, countervail,
thwart, cross, obstruct, defeat, hinder, go against, clash with, run
counter to, militate against.
~Contravention~, _n._ Contradiction, opposition, obstruction.
~Contretemps~, _n._ [Fr.] Mishap, mischance, accident.
~Contribute~, _v. a._ Give (_nn common with others_), grant or bestow
(_as a share_), DONATE.
~Contribute~, _v. n._ Conduce, minister, conspire, co-operate, concur,
bear a part, be helpful.
~Contribution~, _n._ ~1.~ Grant or bestowment of a share.
~2.~ Gift, donation, offering, subscription.
~Contrite~, _a._ Penitent, repentant, humble, self-convicted, broken
in spirit.
~Contrition~, _n._ Penitence, compunction, remorse, repentance,
sorrow, regret, self-condemnation, self-reproach, stings of
conscience, sorrow for sin.
~Contrivance~, _n._ ~1.~ Design, invention.
~2.~ Device, scheme, plan, plot, artifice, stratagem, complot,
machination.
~Contrive~, _v. a._ Devise, plan, design, invent, project, hatch,
brew, form, frame, concoct, COMPASS, fall upon, hit upon, strike out,
chalk out.