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(Entry 1 of 2)
the act or an instance of returning to a usually worse state or condition
- She discussed some ways to help avoid a relapse after quitting smoking.
- After a long period of cancer remission, he suffered a relapse.
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relapse
verbSynonyms & Antonyms of relapse (Entry 2 of 2)
to return to a usually worse state or condition
- After a few good months of keeping their rooms clean, the kids relapsed into their old untidy habits.
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The first known use of relapse was in the 15th century
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