- regress, reasoning backward - the reasoning involved when you assume the conclusion is true and reason backward to the evidence
--1 is a kind of reasoning, logical thinking, abstract thought
- regression, regress, reversion, retrogression, retroversion - returning to a former state
--2 is a kind of reversal
Derived form: verb regress2
- regress - go back to a statistical means
--1 is one way to change
Sample sentence:
Something ----s
- revert, return, retrovert, regress, turn back - go back to a previous state; "We reverted to the old rules"
--2 is one way to change by reversal, turn, reverse
Sample sentences:Derived forms: noun regress2, noun regression4
Something ----s
Somebody ----s
Something is ----ing PP
Somebody ----s PP
- regress, retrograde, retrogress - get worse; fall back to a previous or worse condition
--3 is one way to worsen, decline
Antonyms: progress, come on, come along, advance, get on, get along, shape up
Sample sentences:
Something ----s
Somebody ----s
Somebody ----s PP
- relapse, lapse, recidivate, regress, retrogress, fall back - go back to bad behavior; "Those who recidivate are often minor criminals"
--4 is one way to revert, return, retrovert, regress, turn back
Sample sentence:
Somebody ----s
- revert, return, retrovert, regress, turn back - go back to a previous state; "We reverted to the old rules"