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Regress V Move Backward Earlier Generally Primitive State

Word regress
Part of Speech V.
Definition move backward to an earlier, generally more primitive state.
Sentence Although Timmy outgrew his need for a pacifier well over a year ago, occasionally when he's tired or nervous, he regresses and starts sucking his thumb.

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