retrocedere

Definitions of retrocedere
  1. verb
    lower the grade of something; reduce its worth
    synonyms: degradare
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    type of:
    aggravare, appesantire, esasperare, esulcerare, irritare, peggiorare
    make worse
  2. verb
    assign to a lower position; reduce in rank
    synonyms: confinare, relegare
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    antonyms:
    promuovere
    give a promotion to or assign to a higher position
    types:
    costringere, portare, ridurre
    bring to humbler or weaker state or condition
    type of:
    delegare
    give an assignment to (a person) to a post, or assign a task to (a person)
  3. verb
    refer to another person for decision or judgment
    synonyms: confinare, relegare, tirarsi indietro
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