regress

v. move backward, go back; go back to a former state, return to a previous condition

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Noun
1. the reasoning involved when you assume the conclusion is true and reason backward to the evidence
(synonym) reasoning backward
(hypernym) reasoning, logical thinking, abstract thought
2. returning to a former state
(synonym) regression, reversion, retrogression, retroversion
(hypernym) reversal
(derivation) revert, return, retrovert, turn back

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Verb
1. go back to a statistical means
(hypernym) change
2. go back to a previous state; "We reverted to the old rules"
(synonym) revert, return, retrovert, turn back
(hypernym) change by reversal, turn, reverse
(hyponym) relapse, lapse, recidivate, retrogress, fall back
(derivation) regression, reversion, retrogression, retroversion
3. get worse; fall back to a previous or worse condition
(synonym) retrograde, retrogress
(antonym) progress, come on, come along, advance, get on, get along, shape up
(hypernym) worsen, decline
(hyponym) fall back, lose, drop off, fall behind, recede
4. go back to bad behavior; "Those who recidivate are often minor criminals"
(synonym) relapse, lapse, recidivate, retrogress, fall back
(hypernym) revert, return, retrovert, turn back

nm. backwardness, tardiness, retardation, underdevelopment

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