regress (
http://definr.com/regress)
n 1: the reasoning involved when you assume the conclusion is
true and reason backward to the evidence [syn: {reasoning
backward}]
2: returning to a former state [syn:
regression,
reversion,
retrogression,
retroversion]
v 1: go back to a statistical means
2: go back to a previous state; "We reverted to the old rules"
[syn:
revert,
return,
retrovert,
turn back]
3: get worse; fall back to a previous or worse condition [syn:
retrograde,
retrogress] [ant:
progress]
4: go back to bad behavior; "Those who recidivate are often
minor criminals" [syn:
relapse,
lapse,
recidivate,
retrogress,
fall back]