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Definitions from WordNet (dead hand of the past) ▸ noun:  the oppressive influence of past events of decisions Opposite: progress, innovation, modernity, advancement, evolution ▸ Words similar to dead hand of the past ▸ Usage examples for dead hand of the past ▸ Idioms related to dead hand of the past ▸ Wikipedia articles (New!) ▸ Words that often appear near dead hand of the past ▸ Rhymes of dead hand of the past ▸ Invented words related to dead hand of the past