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re·ac·tion·ar·y
 reactionary
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- pronunciation:
- ri
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- parts of speech:
- adjective, noun
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- Word Combinations (adjective, noun)
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adjective |
| definition: |
characterized by reaction, esp. political movement toward extreme conservatism.
His reactionary views are well-known, and even his conservative friends find them extreme at times.- synonyms:
- right-wing, ultraconservative
- antonyms:
- liberal, progressive, radical
- similar words:
- conservative, fascist, right
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conservative |
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noun |
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reactionaries |
| definition: |
a person who supports or advocates political reaction.
He's always been a conservative, but recently he's become a true reactionary.- synonyms:
- conservative, right-winger, ultraconservative
- antonyms:
- progressive, radical
- similar words:
- fascist, obstructionist, tory
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| related words: |
conservative |
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