noun
Meaning 1
A retrogression.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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Standard Lemma guide
retrogress
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verb
Meaning 2
To return to an earlier, simpler or worse condition; to regress.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: intransitive
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verb
Meaning 3
To go backwards; to retreat.
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Usage: intransitive
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verb
Meaning 4
To return to bad behaviour; to relapse.
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Usage: intransitive
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verb
Meaning 5
go back to bad behavior
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
Examples
- Those who recidivate are often minor criminals
Meaning relationships
Synonyms: relapse, lapse, recidivate, regress, fall back
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Broader terms: revert, return, retrovert, regress, turn back
verb
Meaning 6
get worse or fall back to a previous condition
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Meaning relationships
Synonyms: regress, retrograde
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Broader terms: worsen, decline
Narrower terms: fall back, lose, drop off, fall behind, recede
History
Etymology
From Latin retrōgressus, perfect active participle of retrōgradior (“retrograde”).