backwards vs regressive

backwards

adj
  • Synonym of backward; see usage notes there. 

adv
  • Synonym of backward; see usage notes there. 

regressive

adj
  • That tends to return, revert or regress. 

  • Whose rate decreases as the taxed amount increases. 

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