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relapse
noun
verb
A failure to maintain a higher state
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ɹɪˈlæps
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noun
A failure to maintain a higher state
verb
Go back to bad behavior
“Those who recidivate are often minor criminals”
verb
Deteriorate in health
“He relapsed”
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Those who recidivate are often minor criminals
He relapsed
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