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relapse

[ri-laps, ri-laps, ree-laps] / rɪˈlæps, rɪˈlæps, ˈri læps /
NOUN
deterioration, weakening
Synonyms
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recidivism recurrence regression worsening
STRONG
backsliding fall lapse loss repetition retrogression return reversion setback
WEAK
fall from grace turn for the worse
Antonyms
STRONG
achievement success
WEAK
healing progress strengthening
VERB
deteriorate, weaken
Synonyms
STRONGEST
degenerate fall back
STRONG
backslide fade fail fall lapse recidivate regress retrogress revert sicken sink suffer worsen
WEAK
be overcome be overtaken slide back slip back turn back
Antonyms
STRONG
develop fight grow help improve increase progress reach rise strengthen win
WEAK
get better heal

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