Regress (Verb)

Meaning ¹

Go back to a statistical means.

Classification

Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..

Meaning ²

Go back to a previous state; "We reverted to the old rules".

Classification

Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..

Synonyms

• Retrovert
• Return
• Turn Back
• Revert

Hypernyms

• Turn
• Change By Reversal
• Reverse

Hyponyms

• Relapse
• Fall Back
• Recidivate
• Retrogress
• Lapse
• Resile
• Go Back
• Recover
• Recuperate

Related Words

• Regression (noun)
• Regress (noun)

Meaning ³

Go back to bad behavior; "Those who recidivate are often minor criminals".

Classification

Verbs of grooming, dressing and bodily care.

Synonyms

• Relapse
• Fall Back
• Recidivate
• Retrogress
• Lapse

Hypernyms

• Retrovert
• Return
• Turn Back
• Revert

Meaning ⁴

Get worse or fall back to a previous condition.

Classification

Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..

Synonyms

• Retrogress
• Retrograde

Antonyms

• Progress

Hypernyms

• Decline

Hyponyms

• Drop Off
• Fall Behind
• Recede

Related Words

• Regressive (adjective)