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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
expungeto strike out, obliterate, or mark for deletion
pathetichaving a capacity to move one to either compassionate or contemptuous pity
preamblean introductory statement
infamoushaving a reputation of the worst kind : notoriously evil
deployto extend (a military unit) especially in width
striatedmarked with striations or striae
benefitsomething that produces good or helpful results or effects or that promotes well-being : advantage
sublimeto cause to pass directly from the solid to the vapor state and condense back to solid form
defiancethe act or an instance of defying : challenge
impunityexemption or freedom from punishment, harm, or loss