retrogress
5 synonyms and 1 antonym for retrogress, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Verb — To go back to a condition that is earlier, simpler or worse than before.
Synonyms
Less common
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Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
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Etymology
From Latin retrōgressus, perfect active participle of retrōgradior (“retrograde”).
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