English Explanatory Dictionary

retrogress

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  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.
noun
  1. A retrogression.

Word forms

retrogress retrogresses retrogressing retrogressed

Etymology

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

Antonyms

progress
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