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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
repressto check by or as if by pressure : curb
aestheticof, relating to, or dealing with aesthetics or the beautiful
abeyancea state of temporary inactivity : suspension
swipea strong sweeping blow
shiftto exchange for or replace by another : change
plebeiana member of the Roman plebs
enterprisingmarked by an independent energetic spirit and by readiness to act
reiterateto state or do over again or repeatedly sometimes with wearying effect
pathetichaving a capacity to move one to either compassionate or contemptuous pity
thwartto oppose successfully : defeat the hopes or aspirations of