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recidivism [ri-sid-uh-viz-uhm]
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recidivism [ri-sid-uh-viz-uhm]
Part of Speech: noun
Definition: lapse
Synonyms: backslide, backsliding, decadence, declension, decline, degeneration, descent, deterioration, devolution, drop*, fall, recession, recidivation, regression, relapse, retrogradation, retrogression
Main Entry: fall from grace
Part of Speech: noun
Definition: loss of favored place
Synonyms: backslide, backsliding, fall, fall from favor, lapse, original sin, recidivation, recidivism, slip, trip
Main Entry: recidivation
Part of Speech: noun
Definition: lapse
Synonyms: backslide, backsliding, decadence, declension, decline, degeneration, descent, deterioration, devolution, drop*, fall, recession, recidivism, regression, relapse, retrogradation, retrogression
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Concept: Relapse.
Category: 2. Subservience to ends; degree of subservience
Synonyms:
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relapse, lapse; falling back; retrogradation (retrogression); deterioration., [Return to, or recurrence of a bad state] backsliding, recidivation; recidivism, recidivity; recrudescence.
-verbs
relapse, lapse; fall back, slide back, sink back; return; retrograde; recidivate; fall off again.
Antonyms: restoration
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