Retrograde

"Retrograde" in French

rétrograde

(or moving backwards in relation to the normal or previous direction of travel)

rétrograde

(counterproductive to a desired outcome)

rétrograde

(of a celestial body orbiting another: in the opposite direction to the orbited body’s spin)

rétrograde

(one who opposes social reform, favouring the maintenance of the status quo — see also conservative)

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