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Retrogress

noun, verb

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A retrogression.
Verb
  1. 1
    To return to an earlier, simpler or worse condition; to regress. intransitive
  2. 2
    go back to bad behavior wordnet
  3. 3
    To go backwards; to retreat. intransitive
  4. 4
    get worse or fall back to a previous condition wordnet
  5. 5
    To return to bad behaviour; to relapse. intransitive

Etymology

Etymology 1

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

Etymology 2

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

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