retroaction
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Priority, retroaction, the opposition of agents, unity, stability and rhythm.
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
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
Even the hatred of the grand old man had an element of unselfishness in its retroaction, of power in its persistency, and of greatness in its absolute contempt of compromise.
From Malcolm by MacDonald, George
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
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