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relapse

noun verb

a failure to maintain a higher state

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Word Facts

Word length
7
Starts with
R
Ends with
E
Contains
EL
Scrabble score
9
Database source
OEWN 2025 Core

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Pronunciation

ɹɪˈlæps

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Meaning

Definitions

noun

  1. a failure to maintain a higher state

verb

  1. go back to bad behavior

    “Those who recidivate are often minor criminals”

verb

  1. deteriorate in health

    “he relapsed”

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Example Sentences

Those who recidivate are often minor criminals
he relapsed

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