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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
headlongheadfirst
severitythe quality or state of being severe : the condition of being very bad, serious, unpleasant, or harsh
cognateof the same or similar nature : generically alike
propagateto cause to continue or increase by sexual or asexual reproduction
stymieto present an obstacle to : stand in the way of
fleckstreak
venoma toxic substance produced by some animals (such as snakes, scorpions, or bees) that is injected into prey or an enemy chiefly by biting or stinging and has an injurious or lethal effect
virilehaving traditionally masculine traits especially to a marked degree
vilifyto utter slanderous and abusive statements against : defame
prevaricateto deviate from the truth : equivocate