Synonyms of lapses

lapses 1 of 2

noun

plural of lapse

1

as in setbacks

a change in status for the worse usually temporarily

the scandal caused the president to suffer a dramatic lapse in popularity

Synonyms & Similar Words

• setbacks
• reversals
• reverses
• reversions
• declines
• disappointments
• knocks
• frustrations
• falls
• breakdowns
• relapses
• letdowns
• downs
• regressions
• turnarounds
• collapses
• ruins
• downfalls
• recessions
• turnabouts
• comedowns
• retrogressions
• crashes
• meltdowns
• descents
• undoings

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• status quos

2

as in mistakes

an unintentional departure from truth or accuracy

his slip of the tongue about the mayor's name was an unfortunate lapse

Synonyms & Similar Words

• mistakes
• errors
• blunders
• miscues
• inaccuracies
• fumbles
• missteps
• flubs
• stumbles
• trips
• faults
• gaffes
• oversights
• slipups
• screwups
• goofs
• gaffs
• bobbles
• bricks
• clangers
• slips
• fluffs
• boobs
• clinkers
• boo-boos
• pratfalls
• bloopers
• snafus
• misunderstandings
• howlers
• misjudgments
• misstatements
• miscalculations
• misinterpretations
• misreadings
• misconceptions
• foul-ups
• boners
• misconstructions
• bloomers
• misapprehensions
• misimpressions
• misdescriptions
• miscomprehensions

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• accuracies
• precisions
• exactitudes
• perfections
• infallibilities
• inerrancies

3

as in cessations

the stopping of a process or activity

wasn't bothered by the lapse of her membership at the health club

Synonyms & Similar Words

• cessations
• halts
• endings
• conclusions
• ends
• shutdowns
• stoppages
• closures
• closes
• discontinuances
• discontinuations
• arrests
• stops
• ceases
• offsets
• terminations
• stays
• expirations
• finishes
• shutoffs
• checks
• cutoffs
• pauses
• closedowns
• interruptions
• suspensions
• arrestments
• surceases
• phaseouts
• standstills
• layoffs
• breaks
• mop-ups
• moratoriums
• abeyances
• letups

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• continuations
• continuances
• extensions
• prolongations
• persistences

lapses

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of lapse

as in expires

to come to an end

the contract will lapse at the end of the year unless we renew

Synonyms & Similar Words

• expires
• stops
• ends
• ceases
• halts
• concludes
• passes
• dies
• finishes
• elapses
• terminates
• breaks off
• closes
• goes
• winds up
• leaves off
• determines
• stalls
• breaks up
• discontinues
• winks (out)
• dead-ends
• lets up
• quits
• pauses
• bites the dust
• suspends
• breaks down
• stays
• packs (up or in)
• refrains (from)
• cuts out
• lays off (of)
• gives over
• knocks off
• desists (from)
• abates
• winds down
• conks (out)
• peters (out)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• continues
• persists
• hangs on
• extends
• prolongs
• draws out
• protracts

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of lapses

Noun

Ten of the violations were for the most serious infractions under Florida law, including lapses in care or supervision. — Carol Marbin Miller, Miami Herald, 27 Aug. 2026

Here are the lapses in planning and execution Coburn’s reporting uncovered — and some of the consequences of those mistakes. — ProPublica, 26 Aug. 2026

At their worst, defensive secondary lapses and occasional offensive lulls kept opponents in games longer than necessary. — David Troy Outkick, FOXNews.com, 22 Aug. 2026

Deadly fires, often linked to electrical faults or gas cylinder explosions, are common in India where investigators have frequently pointed to safety lapses and inadequate enforcement of fire regulations as contributing to recurring loss of life. — ABC News, 19 Aug. 2026

In the preseason opener, Thomas showed some lapses in the run game and had a false start penalty. — Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 Aug. 2026

The mistakes have been the same from week to week — mistimed tackles, costly turnovers and defensive lapses — and the results have matched. — Latif Love august 2, Kansas City Star, 2 Aug. 2026

That can lead to lapses in concentration, which will need to be ironed out. — Anantaajith Raghuraman, New York Times, 30 July 2026

No active Microsoft 365 plan required to keep using them, no features that quietly stop working if a subscription lapses. — Stackcommerce Team, PC Magazine, 26 July 2026

Verb

Is gas still moving through the Tabriz-Ankara corridor at material volumes in mid-July, after the contract lapses? — Güney Yıldız, Forbes.com, 29 June 2026

That could — when the policy lapses ― expose taxpayers to additional risk. — Frank Witsil, Freep.com, 13 Feb. 2026