retrogress

[US]/ˌrɛtrəˈɡrɛs/
[UK]/ˌrɛtrəˈɡrɛs/

Translation

vi.to move backward; to return to an earlier state; to go back; to regress

Phrases & Collocations

retrogress to

retrogress further

retrogress quickly

retrogress badly

retrogress again

retrogress socially

retrogress politically

retrogress economically

retrogress mentally

retrogress significantly

Example Sentences

the country began to retrogress after the economic crisis.

we must not retrogress in our efforts to protect the environment.

his attitude seems to retrogress over the years.

society cannot afford to retrogress in terms of civil rights.

if we stop learning, we will retrogress in our skills.

the project retrogressed due to lack of funding.

many fear that political instability will cause us to retrogress.

his health began to retrogress after he stopped exercising.

we should strive to progress, not retrogress.

the debate seemed to retrogress rather than advance the discussion.

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