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REGRESS

Definition:

[noun] the reasoning involved when you assume the conclusion is true and reason backward to the evidence
Synonyms: reasoning backward
[noun] returning to a former state
Synonyms: ion, reversion, retrogression, retroversion
[verb] go back to a statistical means
[verb] go back to a previous state; "We reverted to the old rules"
Synonyms: revert, return, retrovert, turn back
[verb] get worse; fall back to a previous or worse condition
Synonyms: retrograde, retrogress
[verb] go back to bad behavior; "Those who recidivate are often minor criminals"
Synonyms: relapse, lapse, recidivate, retrogress, fall back