What is another word for retrogress?
Pronunciation: [ɹˌɛtɹə͡ʊɡɹˈɛs] (IPA) 
Retrogress is a word that describes going backward or returning to an earlier state. Synonyms for retrogress include regress, decline, deteriorate, relapse, backtrack, fall back, backslide, and recede. These terms all describe a movement away from progress or improvement. Regress suggests a return to a less developed state, while decline implies a gradual worsening. Deteriorate carries the connotation of something breaking down over time and backslide refers to a slipping back into old habits or behaviors. Recede suggests a fading away or diminishing, while backtrack implies a reversal of previous steps taken. Whatever word is used, retrogress is not usually seen as a positive thing.
