Retrogress
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Retrogress is a verb meaning (intransitive) To return to an earlier, simpler or worse condition; to regress.
Meaning
(intransitive) To return to an earlier, simpler or worse condition; to regress.
More Meanings
- (intransitive) To go backwards; to retreat.
- (intransitive) To return to bad behaviour; to relapse.
- A retrogression.
Word Forms
- retrogresses
- retrogressing
- retrogressed
Synonyms for retrogress
Depending on context, synonyms include regress, lapse, retrograde, relapse, recidivate, fall back.
Antonyms for retrogress
Common opposites include progress, advance, come on, shape up, come along.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include regress, retrograde, relapse, recidivate, lapse, fall back.
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