regressive
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- a (of taxes) adjusted so that the rate decreases as the amount of income increases
- a opposing progress; returning to a former less advanced state
- He contends the tax is both regressive since smokers tend to represent a lower-income demographic and punitive.
- Women's prospects are further weakened by regressive Islamic jurisprudence that effectively codifies discrimination against women.
- The verdict: "Quite regressive" is still an inaccurate description of the American tax system.