retrogrades

Noun

retrograde (plural retrogrades)

1. A movement backwards or opposite to the intended or normal motion.
   1. The apparent movement of a planet across the sky in the opposite direction from its ordinary movement.
2. One who opposes social reform, favouring the maintenance of the status quo; a conservative.

   Synonyms:

   mossback, mossyback, reactionary, traditionalist

3. (archaic) One who reneges on an agreement, or switches loyalties; a rebel, a renegade.
4. The reversal of a melody so that what is played first in the original melody is played last, and what is played last in the original melody is played first.

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