retrogress
ret
ˌrɛt
ret
rog
roʊg
rowg
ress
ˈrɛs
res
British pronunciation
/ɹˌɛtɹəʊɡɹˈɛs/

Definition & Meaning of "retrogress"in English

to retrogress
01

to return to negative behaviors or habits from the past

example
Examples
The support group aimed to prevent individuals from retrogressing into negative behavioral patterns.
The community was concerned that the newly built casino would cause some residents to retrogress to their previous addictions.
02

get worse or fall back to a previous condition

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