regress

/ɹˈiɡɹɛs/ · 2 syllables

Meaning

noun

1. the reasoning involved when you assume the conclusion is true and reason backward to the evidence
2. returning to a former state

verb

1. go back to a statistical means
2. go back to a previous state
   “We reverted to the old rules”
3. get worse or fall back to a previous condition
4. go back to bad behavior
   “Those who recidivate are often minor criminals”

Synonyms for regress

• reasoning backward
• regression
• reversion
• retrogression
• retroversion
• revert
• return
• retrovert
• turn back
• retrograde
• retrogress
• relapse
• lapse
• recidivate
• fall back

Antonyms of regress

• progress