recul

Definitions of recul
  1. noun
    returning to a former state
    synonyms: déclin, régression
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    type of:
    renversement
    a change from one state to the opposite state
  2. noun
    a movement back from an impact
    synonyms: répercussion
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    type of:
    marche, mouvement
    a natural event that involves a change in the position or location of something
  3. noun
    change toward something smaller or lower
    synonyms: décadence, déclin, régression
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    types:
    corruption, détérioration
    process of changing to an inferior state
    décadence, perte
    gradual decline in amount or activity
    type of:
    diminution, réduction
    a process of becoming smaller or shorter
  4. noun
    a condition inferior to an earlier condition; a gradual falling off from a better state
    synonyms: régression
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    antonyms:
    amélioration
    a condition superior to an earlier condition
    types:
    négligeance
    the state of something that has been unused and neglected
    crépuscule, demi-jour
    a condition of decline following successes
    ruine, épave
    something or someone that has suffered ruin or dilapidation
    type of:
    condition, statut, état
    a state at a particular time
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