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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
tauthaving no give or slack : tightly drawn
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fusilladea number of shots fired simultaneously or in rapid succession
beatitudea state of utmost bliss
maternalof, relating to, belonging to, or characteristic of a mother : motherly
wheedleto influence or entice by soft words or flattery
avowto declare assuredly
genialitymarked by or freely expressing sympathy or friendliness
lexicographeran author or editor of a dictionary
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