Regressing: meaning, definitions and examples

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regressing

[ rɪˈɡrɛsɪŋ ]

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psychology

To return to a former or less developed state, especially mentally or emotionally.

Synonyms

backslide, retrogress, revert

Examples of usage

The patient seemed to be regressing in his therapy sessions.
The stress of the situation caused him to regress to a childlike state.

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general

To move backward or away from a previous position.

Synonyms

backtrack, recede, retreat

Examples of usage

The car started regressing down the hill.
The company's profits began to regress after the economic downturn.

Translations

Translations of the word "regressing" in other languages:

🇵🇹 regredindo

🇮🇳 वापस जाना

🇩🇪 rückläufig

🇮🇩 mundur

🇺🇦 регресуючи

🇵🇱 regresując

🇯🇵 後退している

🇫🇷 régresser

🇪🇸 regresando

🇹🇷 gerileyerek

🇰🇷 후퇴하고 있는

🇸🇦 يتراجع

🇨🇿 regresující

🇸🇰 regresujúci

🇨🇳 倒退

🇸🇮 regresirajoč

🇮🇸 afturhaldandi

🇰🇿 регрессирующий

🇬🇪 უკან დაბრუნება

🇦🇿 geri dönmək

🇲🇽 regresando

Word origin

The word 'regressing' originates from the Latin word 'regredi', which means 'to go back'. The concept of regression has been studied in psychology, where it refers to a defense mechanism leading to a return to earlier developmental stages. In general usage, 'regressing' can also simply mean moving backward or away from a previous position.

See also: regression, regressive, retrogression.