retroaction
Example Sentences
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Hitherto it had seemed to me clearly proven that admiring contemplation entailed this retroaction.
From Delsarte System of Oratory by Various
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 Eden Paul
Priority, retroaction, the opposition of agents, unity, stability and rhythm.
From Delsarte System of Oratory by Various
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 Anna Knoop
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
