retrogress

/ˌrɛtrəˈɡrɛs/

Definitions

1. verb

to return to a worse or less developed state; regress

“The country’s economy began to retrogress after the global financial crisis.”

2. noun

a return to a worse or less developed state; regression

“The patient’s condition showed signs of retrogress after the medication was stopped.”

Synonyms

  • regress
  • revert

Antonyms

  • improve
  • progress