Crosswise
Crosswise adjective - Lying or extending across the length of a thing or in a cross direction.
Retrograde and crosswise are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Retrograde" instead an adjective "Crosswise".
Retrograde
Retrograde adjective - Directed, turned, or done toward the back.
Crosswise and retrograde are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Crosswise" instead an adjective "Retrograde".
Nearby Word: retrograded
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Retrograde and Crosswise. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 14, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/crosswise/retrograde
Crosswise & Retrograde. N.p., 2016. Web. 14 Aug. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/crosswise/retrograde>.
Retrograde or Crosswise. 2016. Accessed August 14, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/crosswise/retrograde.
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