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RELAPSE

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 3 meanings of the word Relapse.

How to pronounce relapse:

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Relapse - as a noun

A failure to maintain a higher state

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
backslidinglapselapsingrelapsingreversionreverting
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
failure
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Relapse - as a verb

Deteriorate in health

Example: "He relapsed"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
get worse

Go back to bad behavior

Example: "Those who recidivate are often minor criminals"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
fall backlapserecidivateregressretrogress

Example Sentences

"After a year of sobriety, he had a relapse and started drinking again."
"The patient's relapse into depression was unexpected."
"She was devastated by the relapse of her illness."
"His recent relapse in gambling has caused a lot of financial difficulties."
"The team's relapse in performance was disappointing after such a strong start."
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Word Game Points

Is RELAPSE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, relapse is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

RELAPSE has a SCRABBLE points total of 9.

Is RELAPSE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, relapse is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
RELAPSE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 11.

Is RELAPSE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, relapse is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
RELAPSE has a WORDFEUD points total of 10.

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