con
noun
°A disadvantage of something, especially when contrasted with its advantages (pros).
"pros and cons"
°(slang) A convicted criminal, a convict.
verb
°To trick or defraud, usually for personal gain.
°(nautical) To give the necessary orders to the helmsman to steer a ship in the required direction through a channel etc. (rather than steer a compass direction).
synonyms: disadvantage, be sold a pup