Con and Yes

Con

Con noun - A person convicted as a criminal and serving a prison sentence.

Yes is an antonym for con.

Nearby Word: cony

Yes

Yes noun - A vote or decision for something.
Usage example: the bill passed with 50 “yeses” and 12 “noes.”

Con is an antonym for yes.

Both words in one sentence

  • Confusing Multiple Negatives Similar to the California's example, a later Florida vote on same-sex marriage was worded in such a confusing manner that many people didn't know if voting yes was pro-same sex marriage or con.
  • Thus he didn't 'forget' he was married, but was suddenly forced to ret-con a wife into his life, and yes, hilarity ensues.
  • Fan Fic / Say It Thrice Yes, he's a poltergeist with womanizing tendencies and the soul of a con man.
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