ANTEROGRADE Antonyms

There are 9 antonyms of the word anterograde. (opposite meanings)

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Definition of ANTEROGRADE


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	retrograde				noun, adjectiven, adj
	adjective • moving from east to west on the celestial sphere; or--for planets--around the sun in a direction opposite to that of the Earth • of amnesia; affecting time immediately preceding trauma adjective satellite • going from better to worse • moving or directed or tending in a backward direction or contrary to a previous direction verb • move backward in an orbit, of celestial bodies • move in a direction contrary to the usual one • move back • go back over • get worse or fall back to a previous condition
	backward				adverb, adjectiveadv, adj
	adjective • directed or facing toward the back or rear • (used of temperament or behavior) marked by a retiring nature adverb • at or to or toward the back or rear • in a manner or order or direction the reverse of normal • in or to or toward a past time adjective satellite • retarded in intellectual development • having made less than normal progress
	receding				verb, adjectivev, adj
	noun • a slow or gradual disappearance • the act of becoming more distant adjective satellite • (of a hairline e.g.) moving slowly back
	regressive				adjectiveadj
	adjective • (of taxes) adjusted so that the rate decreases as the amount of income increases • opposing progress; returning to a former less advanced state
	reverse				verb, nounv, n
	adjective • of the transmission gear causing backward movement in a motor vehicle noun • a relation of direct opposition • the gears by which the motion of a machine can be reversed • an unfortunate happening that hinders or impedes; something that is thwarting or frustrating • the side of a coin or medal that does not bear the principal design • (American football) a running play in which a back running in one direction hands the ball to a back running in the opposite direction • turning in the opposite direction adjective satellite • directed or moving toward the rear • reversed (turned backward) in order or nature or effect verb • change to the contrary • turn inside out or upside down • rule against • cancel officially • reverse the position, order, relation, or condition of
	waning				verb, adjectivev, adj
	adjective • (of the Moon) pertaining to the period during which the visible surface of the moon decreases noun • a gradual decrease in magnitude or extent
	recoiling				verbv
	noun • the backward jerk of a gun when it is fired • a movement back from an impact verb • draw back, as with fear or pain • come back to the originator of an action with an undesired effect • spring back; spring away from an impact • spring back, as from a forceful thrust
	retreating				verb, adjectivev, adj
	noun • (military) withdrawal of troops to a more favorable position to escape the enemy's superior forces or after a defeat • a place of privacy; a place affording peace and quiet • (military) a signal to begin a withdrawal from a dangerous position • (military) a bugle call signaling the lowering of the flag at sunset • an area where you can be alone • withdrawal for prayer and study and meditation • the act of withdrawing or going backward (especially to escape something hazardous or unpleasant) verb • pull back or move away or backward • move away, as for privacy • move back • make a retreat from an earlier commitment or activity
	withdrawing				verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj
	verb • pull back or move away or backward • withdraw from active participation • release from something that holds fast, connects, or entangles • cause to be returned • take back what one has said • keep away from others • break from a meeting or gathering • retire gracefully • remove (a commodity) from (a supply source) • lose interest • make a retreat from an earlier commitment or activity • remove something concrete, as by lifting, pushing, or taking off, or remove something abstract