What is another word for retrogresses?
Pronunciation: [ɹˌɛtɹə͡ʊɡɹˈɛsɪz] (IPA) 
Retrogresses is a verb that means to deteriorate or decline over time. Some synonyms for retrogresses include regress, degenerate, decline, weaken, worsen, and decay. These words all convey a sense of something that was once in a better state, but has since diminished or deteriorated. Other synonyms might include stagnate, falter, flag, or retrograde. All of these words can be used to describe a range of situations, from a declining stock market to a person's health or mental state. Regardless of context, however, each of these synonyms suggests some form of decline or decay over time.
