REGRESS
(noun, verb)Definitions
There are 6 meanings of the word
Regress.
How to pronounce regress:
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Regress - as a noun
The reasoning involved when you assume the conclusion is true and reason backward to the evidence
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
reasoning backwardReturning to a former state
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
regression11retrogression14retroversion15reversion12Regress - as a verb
Go back to a statistical means
Go back to a previous state
Example: "We reverted to the old rules"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
retrovert12return6revert9turn backHypernyms (Closely Related)
change by reversalreverse10turn4Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Get worse or fall back to a previous condition
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
retrograde12retrogress11Hypernyms (Closely Related)
decline10worsen9Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
progress11Go back to bad behavior
Example: "Those who recidivate are often minor criminals"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
fall backlapse7recidivaterelapse9retrogress11Example Sentences
"He didn't want to regress to his bad eating habits."
"The patient's condition started to regress after stopping the medication."
"After making progress in therapy, she began to regress again."
"The team's performance seemed to regress after changing coaches."
"The child's behavior started to regress after the move to a new school."
Word Game Points
Is REGRESS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, regress is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
REGRESS has a SCRABBLE points total of 8.
Is REGRESS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, regress is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordREGRESS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 9.
Is REGRESS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, regress is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordREGRESS has a WORDFEUD points total of 9.
