Descend and Retrogress

Descend

Descend verb - To lead or extend downward.

Retrogress and descend are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Retrogress" instead a verb "Descend".

Retrogress

Retrogress verb - To go back to a previous and usually lower state or level.

Descend and retrogress are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Descend" instead a verb "Retrogress".
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