Words Related To Regression

noun the act of reverting to bad habits or sinful behavior; lapsing in religious faith or moral standards

• The government is concerned about the backsliding of economic reforms in the country.
• She's been backsliding on her diet lately, indulging in too many sweets.
• I can't believe he's backsliding on his promise to quit smoking.
• Their relationship was on the brink of backsliding before they sought counseling.

noun the act of moving or going backward

• The country's economy experienced a period of retrogression due to poor policy decisions.
• The team's performance showed signs of retrogression in the last few games.
• His fashion sense is so retro, it's like he's stuck in a time of retrogression.
• The lack of innovation in the company led to a retrogression in their market position.