retrogress

verb, noun — 4 senses

retrogress

verb

Etymology From Latin retrōgressus, perfect active participle of retrōgradior (“retrograde”).

1

To return to an earlier, simpler or worse condition; to regress.

2

To go backwards; to retreat.

3

To return to bad behaviour; to relapse.

Antonyms
progress

retrogress

noun

Etymology From Latin retrōgressus, perfect active participle of retrōgradior (“retrograde”).

1

A retrogression.

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