Regress

Synonyms of regress

• decline
• backslide
• retrogress

Antonyms of regress

• progress
• advance
• improve

Collocations of regress

regress to

Frequency: 70 %

The patient seemed to regress to a childlike state during therapy.

regress back

Frequency: 60 %

After the accident, he seemed to regress back to his old habits.

regress into

Frequency: 45 %

Under stress, he tends to regress into a more primitive mindset.

regress emotionally

Frequency: 35 %

She tends to regress emotionally when faced with difficult situations.

regress socially

Frequency: 25 %

After the breakup, he started to regress socially and avoided going out.

Idiomatic Expressions for regress

• Phrase: regress to childhood
  Meaning: to behave in a way that is characteristic of a child, often in response to stress or difficulty
  Usage: When faced with the pressure of the upcoming exams, he regressed to childhood and started throwing tantrums.