LAPSE

(noun) a failure to maintain a higher state
synonyms : backsliding , lapsing , relapse , relapsing , reversion , reverting
"The doctor warned them about a risk of relapse after the operation" -added by sradha_inlas
(noun) a mistake resulting from inattention
synonyms : oversight
(noun) a break or intermission in the occurrence of something
"a lapse of three weeks between letters"
(verb) go back to bad behavior
"Those who recidivate are often minor criminals"
synonyms : fall back , recidivate , regress , relapse , retrogress
"He relapsed into his old bad habits" -added by sradha_inlas
(verb) drop to a lower level, as in one's morals or standards
synonyms : backslide
It's amazing how easy it is for one to backslide despite the best of intentions, if not surrounded with unconditional love and support. -added by diviya_inlas
(verb) end, at least for a long time
"The correspondence lapsed"
(verb) pass into a specified state or condition
"He sank into nirvana"
synonyms : pass , sink
(verb) pass by
"three years elapsed"
synonyms : elapse , glide by , go along , go by , pass , slide by , slip away , slip by
(verb) let slip
"He lapsed his membership"

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