🔄relapse

noun/verb
/rɪˈlæps/

Meaning

to return to a worse condition, especially after improvement; a deterioration after recovery

Example Sentences

After months of progress, he suffered a relapse.

Example Expressions

relapse into bad habits

Synonyms

deteriorate, backslide, regress, worsen

Antonyms

recover, improve

Collocations

relapse into addiction, relapse after recovery, prevent relapse

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