Synonyms of relapse

relapse 1 of 2

noun

as in reversion

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.

Synonyms & Similar Words

• reversion
• breakdown
• lapse
• recession
• setback
• crash
• collapse
• regression
• return
• recurrence
• backslide
• reversal
• retrogression
• atavism
• undoing
• meltdown
• ruin
• degeneration
• decline
• burst
• renewal
• knock
• nondevelopment
• outbreak
• recrudescence
• flare
• flutter
• outburst
• spurt
• flare-up
• flicker
• flurry
• flash

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• growth
• maturation
• gestation
• development
• evolution
• progression
• ripening
• advancement

• growth
• maturation
• gestation
• development
• evolution
• progression
• ripening
• advancement

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relapse

2 of 2

verb

as in to revert

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.

Synonyms & Similar Words

• revert
• lapse
• return
• fall
• backslide
• regress
• retrogress
• throw back
• decline
• ebb
• degenerate
• worsen
• drop
• retrograde

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• grow
• mature
• develop
• advance
• evolve
• ripen
• progress

• grow
• mature
• develop
• advance
• evolve
• ripen
• progress

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