Dictionary Check: regress

"regress" is a valid word!

Scrabble 8 points
Words with Friends 9 points

Definition

noun

the reasoning involved when you assume the conclusion is true and reason backward to the evidence

Synonyms:
noun

returning to a former state

verb

go back to a statistical means

verb

go back to a previous state

Example: "We reverted to the old rules"
verb

get worse or fall back to a previous condition

Antonyms:
verb

go back to bad behavior

Example: "Those who recidivate are often minor criminals"

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