retrogress
retrogress · retrogresses · retrogressed · retrogressing
To return to an earlier, simpler or worse conditionTo return to an earlier, simpler or worse condition; to regress.
Meaning
3 senses(intransitive)To return to an earlier, simpler or worse condition; to regress.
get worse or fall back to a previous condition
(intransitive)To go backwards; to retreat.
(intransitive)To return to bad behaviour; to relapse.
go back to bad behavior
Origin
From Latin retrōgressus, perfect active participle of retrōgradior (“retrograde”).From Latin retrōgressus, perfect active participle of retrōgradior (“retrograde”).
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Forms
retrogresses, retrogressing, retrogressed, retrogressed| Base form | retrogress · to retrogress |
|---|---|
| 3rd person singular | retrogresses |
| Present participle | retrogressing |
| Past simple | retrogressed |
| Past participle | retrogressed |
regular · Lesson
Synonyms
6 synonymsClose in meaning
- get worse or fall back to a previous condition:regressretrograde
- go back to bad behavior:relapselapserecidivateregressfall back
Antonyms
1 antonymsWord family
2 related wordsLessons for this word
3 lessons- A1Present simple — Because it is a verb
- A1Past simple, regular verbs — Because of its past form
- A2Present perfect: introduction — Because of its past participle