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Synonyms for retrogress


Grammar : Verb
Spell : re-truh-gres, re-truh-gres
Phonetic Transcription : ˌrɛ trəˈgrɛs, ˈrɛ trəˌgrɛs



Définition of retrogress

Origin :
  • "move backward; deteriorate," 1816, probably a back-formation from retrogression. Related: Retrogressed; retrogressing.
  • verb backslide
Example sentences :
  • But, as a matter of fact, there are species which are arrested; there are some that retrogress.
  • Extract from : « Creative Evolution » by Henri Bergson
  • What had caused the man to retrogress Luis and Luise Obispo?
  • Extract from : « Forget Me Nearly » by Floyd L. Wallace
  • We don't stand still or retrogress; we keep going on and up.
  • Extract from : « The Drums Of Jeopardy » by Harold MacGrath
  • Would I could retrogress over the devious and enchanting itinerary.
  • Extract from : « Shandygaff » by Christopher Morley
  • According to him the eyes of Proteus may develop to a certain point and then retrogress again.
  • Extract from : « The Organism as a Whole » by Jacques Loeb
  • In extremely exceptional instances the disease, after involving a small part, may retrogress and recovery take place.
  • Extract from : « Essentials of Diseases of the Skin » by Henry Weightman Stelwagon
  • That certain animals degenerate or retrogress in their development is susceptible of ready and familiar illustration.
  • Extract from : « Degeneracy » by Eugene S. Talbot

Antonyms for retrogress

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