regress (C1)
verb
Pronunciation: /rɪˈɡrɛs/
Definition
Return to a former, less developed, or worse state.
Examples
If the patient stops taking their medication, their condition will likely regress.
The team began to regress after their star player was injured.
Society must not regress into outdated and harmful practices.
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