regress
Definitions
To return to a former or less developed state.
To move backward or revert to an earlier stage of evolution or development.
In statistics, to demonstrate a functional relationship between variables.
Examples
If the patient stops taking their medication, their condition will likely regress to its previous state.
The team's performance began to regress after their star player was sidelined with an injury.
We must ensure that our new policies do not cause the company to regress into outdated management practices.
Synonyms
revert backslide retrograde relapse recede degenerate deteriorate