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REACTIONARY

relating to, marked by, or favoring reaction

The meaning of the word reactionary is relating to, marked by, or favoring reaction.

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WordMeaning
laxloose
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beatificof, possessing, or imparting beatitude
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usurpto seize and hold (office, place, functions, powers, etc.) in possession by force or without right
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caricatureexaggeration by means of often ludicrous distortion of parts or characteristics
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