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RETROGRADED

(adj., adj.sat, verb)

Definitions

There are 9 meanings of the word Retrograded.

Retrograded - as an adjective

Moving from east to west on the celestial sphere; or--for planets--around the sun in a direction opposite to that of the earth

Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)

Of amnesia; affecting time immediately preceding trauma

Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)

Retrograded - as an adjective satellite

Going from better to worse

Synonyms (Exact Relations)

Moving or directed or tending in a backward direction or contrary to a previous direction

Synonyms (Exact Relations)

Retrograded - as a verb

Move backward in an orbit, of celestial bodies

Move in a direction contrary to the usual one

Example: "Retrograding planets"

Move back

Example: "The glacier retrogrades"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)

Go back over

Example: "Retrograde arguments"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)

Get worse or fall back to a previous condition

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"The planet retrograded through the night sky."
"As I watched the video, it felt like time retrograded to my childhood."
"The singer's career retrograded after his controversial remarks."
"The car retrograded down the steep hill due to brake failure."
"The company's profits retrograded by 20% compared to last year."
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Word Game Points

Is RETROGRADED a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, retrograded is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

RETROGRADED has a SCRABBLE points total of 14.

Is RETROGRADED a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, retrograded is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
RETROGRADED has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 15.

Is RETROGRADED a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, retrograded is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
RETROGRADED has a WORDFEUD points total of 15.

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