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regression Synonyms

Another word for regression

Choosing another word for regression depends on context, so the synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

A return to a former, earlier, or less developed state.

Usage Example

"The economic crisis caused a sharp reversion in the country's standard of living."

Strongest
reversion
retrogression
relapse
Strong
backsliding
decline
deterioration
throwback

• noun (Context 2)

In psychology, a defense mechanism in which an individual copes with stress or anxiety by reverting to an earlier stage of developmental behavior.

Usage Example

"After the arrival of his baby sister, the toddler showed signs of reversion by asking for a bottle again."

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reversion
relapse

Opposites of regression

The opposite of regression shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

progression
progress
advancement
maturation
development
improvement
evolution
See all opposites of regression

• Nearby Words

reglue
regrade
regress
regression
regressive
regressively
regret

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Regression. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/regression
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