retroaction
Example Sentences
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A mutual retroaction occurs: the sense of disgust is increased, because the act is regarded as immoral; and, on the other hand, a strong sense of disgust may increase the perception of immorality.
From The Sexual Life of the Child by Paul, Eden
It is to these people, and by retroaction, to yourselves, that you do harm when you govern unjustly.
From Superstition In All Ages (1732) Common Sense by Knoop, Anna
This is in fact retroaction; in the first case we love the soul, in the latter the form.
From Delsarte System of Oratory by Various
In inspiration there is retroaction, and, in some sort, distrust.
From Delsarte System of Oratory by Various
Hitherto it had seemed to me clearly proven that admiring contemplation entailed this retroaction.
From Delsarte System of Oratory by Various
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
