dextrad

/ˈdɛkstræd/

Definitions

1. verb

to move or go in the opposite direction to the original path.

“The hikers dextrad to avoid the steep slope.”

2. noun

a direction or path that is opposite to the original one.

“The dextrad through the forest led them to the river.”

Synonyms

  • retract
  • reversal

Antonyms

  • advance
  • proceed