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prap|ës|o'·n I§ vt 1 to force/turn [ ] back: repel, repulse 2 to deprave, debauch; foul [ ] up, get [ ] fouled up 3 to make [ ] repeat. 4 to withdraw; withdraw from [ ]; take [something said] back, retract; rescind [a law/command]SRGK 5 to reject, refuse II§ vi [Fig] to retreat; fail; go wrong prap|ës|o'r adj reverse prapë|s|u'e|s adj (Med) regressive |