Maturing and Retrogression

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Maturing noun - The process of becoming mature.

Usage example: the maturing of young horses can take several years

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Retrogression is an antonym for maturing.

Nearby Words: mature, maturity, matured, maturation

Retrogression noun - The act or an instance of going back to an earlier and lower level especially of intelligence or behavior.

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Maturing is an antonym for retrogression.

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