"regress" | Definition and Related Words

Noun

The reasoning involved when you assume the conclusion is true and reason backward to the evidence (synset 105791773)
is a type of: abstract thought, logical thinking, reasoning - thinking that is coherent and logical

same as: reasoning backward
Returning to a former state (synset 100236075)
is a type of: reversal - a change from one state to the opposite state

same as: regression, retrogression, retroversion, reversion

Verb

Go back to a statistical means (synset 200492392)
is a type of: change - undergo a change; become different in essence; losing one's or its original nature
Go back to a previous state (synset 200387981)
"We reverted to the old rules"

is a type of: change by reversal, reverse, turn - change to the contrary
subtypes:
- fall back, lapse, recidivate, regress, relapse, retrogress - go back to bad behavior
- resile - return to the original position or state after being stretched or compressed
- go back, recover, recuperate - regain a former condition after a financial loss
same as: retrovert, return, revert, turn back
Get worse or fall back to a previous condition (synset 200250199)
is a type of: decline, worsen - grow worse

subtypes: drop off, fall back, fall behind, recede - retreat

same as: retrograde, retrogress
Go back to bad behavior (synset 200093079)
"Those who recidivate are often minor criminals"

is a type of: regress, retrovert, return, revert, turn back - go back to a previous state

same as: fall back, lapse, recidivate, relapse, retrogress