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reactionary

adjective as in pertaining to extreme conservatism in politics

noun as in a reactionary person

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Example Sentences

Ecology experts have pointed out that animals do have reactionary mechanisms that mean the noise and smell of the crash will have alerted them to dangers and they could have already vacated the area.

From BBC

They gave that reactionary sludge a fresh coat of populist paint and found that it resonated with a large chunk of the American public.

From Salon

By contrast, the reactionary approach to neurodivergent conditions seems destined to increase prejudices which downplay or ignore these nuances.

From Salon

But for many, there are larger questions over whether the U.S. approach to Chinese competition is too reactionary.

From Salon

Strategic partnerships with progressive policymakers are necessary to counteract reactionary forces at the national level.

From Salon

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