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(re-gres-sive) 3 syllables

Definition

adjective. moving backward or returning to an earlier state.

Example Sentence

The cancer cells are finally regressive.

More Example Sentences

The regressive policy was not well received.

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Rhymes

  • aggressive
  • depressive
  • excessive
  • expressive
  • impressive
  • obsessive
  • oppressive
  • possessive
  • progressive
  • recessive
  • regressive
  • repressive
  • successive

  • unimpressive
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