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(noun) a failure to maintain a higher state
synonyms : backsliding , lapse , lapsing , relapsing , reversion , reverting"The doctor warned them about a risk of relapse after the operation" -added by sradha_inlas
(verb) go back to bad behavior
"Those who recidivate are often minor criminals"
synonyms : fall back , lapse , recidivate , regress , retrogress"He relapsed into his old bad habits" -added by sradha_inlas
(verb) deteriorate in health
"he relapsed"
synonyms : get worse
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Mnemonics for relapse
(Tag: ) when a lap is completed you will be back to THE FORMER POSITION.
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-1 (Tag: ) lapse is to "pass by". relapse is to come back to original state and lapse.
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