Rectification and Retrogression

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Rectification noun - The act of offering an improvement to replace a mistake; setting right.

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Retrogression is an antonym for rectification in topics: improvement, bettering.

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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Rectification is an antonym for retrogression.

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