Retrogressive and Worsening

Retrogressive

Retrogressive adjective - Going from better to worse.
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Worsening and retrogressive are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Worsening" instead an adjective "Retrogressive".

Worsening

Worsening adjective - Changing for the worse.

Retrogressive and worsening are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Retrogressive" instead an adjective "Worsening".

Nearby Words: worsen, worsened, worse
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