DEGRESSIVE Synonyms: 14 Similar and Opposite Words

degressive

adjective

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regressive

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The government says this amendment is about ensuring that benefits reach the right people, while LGBTQ+ rights activists call the law regressive.

— Aakash Hassan, Christian Science Monitor, 31 July 2026
North Carolina offers a striking example of regressive taxation, ITEP reports.

— Daniel de Visé, USA Today, 30 July 2026

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degressive

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