retrograding

Definitions

Moving or directed in a backward direction.

Returning to an earlier, inferior, or less complex state of development.

Appearing to move in a direction opposite to that of other bodies within a system, as observed from a particular vantage point.

Examples

The planet is currently retrograding through the constellation, causing a shift in its apparent motion across the night sky.

The company's decision to start retrograding its environmental policies sparked significant backlash from climate activists.

Synonyms

regressing receding declining backsliding deteriorating retreating reverting

Antonyms

advancing progressing improving developing ascending forwarding flourishing