relapse
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Synonyms for relapse
lapse
Synonyms
worsening
Synonyms
- worsening
- setback
- deterioration
- recurrence
- turn for the worse
- weakening
Antonyms
- improvement
- rally
- recovery
- turn for the better
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Synonyms for relapse
to slip from a higher or better condition to a former, usually lower or poorer one
a slipping from a higher or better condition to a lower or poorer one
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Synonyms for relapse
a failure to maintain a higher state
Related Words
deteriorate in health
Synonyms
Related Words
go back to bad behavior
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