RELAPSE

(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

Mnemonics for relapse

(Tag: ) when a lap is completed you will be back to THE FORMER POSITION.
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(Tag: ) RE+collapse....
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(Tag: ) re+lapse again collapse
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(Tag: ) lapse is to "pass by". relapse is to come back to original state and lapse.
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(Tag: Eminem \m/) Eminem's album Relapse released afta his avg album.
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