Retrogress

Pronunciation: /ˈɹɛtɹoʊˈɡɹɛs/

Retrogress (verb)

  1. to go back to an earlier, worse state or condition.
  2. to reverse progress or development, often leading to a decline.

Examples

  • The project began to retrogress after the funding was cut.
  • Without proper guidance, the team might retrogress in their efforts.

Common collocations: retrogress slowly, retrogress quickly, retrogress significantly, retrogress unexpectedly, cause to retrogress

Synonyms of Retrogress

Formal

Neutral

Antonyms of Retrogress

  • when discussing forward movement or development
  • when discussing moving forward or improving