regressed Definition
- 1return to a former or less developed state
- 2become worse or of less value
Using regressed: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "regressed" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
The patient's condition regressed after the treatment was stopped.
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The economy has regressed since the new government took over.
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His behavior regressed to that of a child when he was under stress.
regressed Synonyms and Antonyms
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Summary: regressed in Brief
'Regressed' [rɪˈɡres] means to return to a former or less developed state, or become worse or of less value. It is often used to describe a decline in health, economy, or behavior, as in 'The patient's condition regressed after the treatment was stopped.' 'Regressed' is a verb and has synonyms like 'retrogress,' 'revert,' and 'backslide.'
