retroaction

[re-troh-ak-shuh n]

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noun

action that is opposed or contrary to the preceding action.

Origin of retroaction

First recorded in 1560–70; retro- + action

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Related Words for retroaction

acknowledgment, comeback, counter, echo, feedback, hit, kickback, lip, reaction, rejoinder, reply, respond, retort, return, reverberation, riposte, sass, wisecrack, antiphon, double-take

Examples from the Web for retroaction

Historical Examples of retroaction

In inspiration there is retroaction, and, in some sort, distrust.
Delsarte System of Oratory
Various
It is to these people, and by retroaction, to yourselves, that you do harm when you govern unjustly.
Superstition In All Ages (1732)
Jean Meslier
Hitherto it had seemed to me clearly proven that admiring contemplation entailed this retroaction.
Delsarte System of Oratory
Various

British Dictionary definitions for retroaction

retroaction

noun

an action contrary or reciprocal to a preceding action

a retrospective action, esp a law affecting events prior to its enactment

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