relapsing

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English

Definitions

verb

To fall back again; to slide or turn back into a former state or practice.“He has improved recently but keeps relapsing into states of utter confusion.”
(of a disease) To recur; to worsen, be aggravated (after a period of improvement).
To slip or slide back physically; to turn back.

noun

A relapse.

Related words

Synonyms

reversion backsliding recidivism lapse lapsing reverting remitting recrudency repedation recubation again-coming recoilment recover revivement rewakening crepature

Associated

dermatosis myelitis neuritis sclerosis fever cutaneous typhus lice tick relapse optic

Rhymes

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