relapse
//rɪˈlæps//
Noun
relapseSingular
relapsesPlural
1
A deterioration in someone's state of health after a temporary improvement.
The patient suffered a relapse after leaving the hospital.
2
A return to a previous condition, especially a bad one, such as addiction or harmful behavior.
After months of progress, he had a relapse into his old gambling habits.
Synonym
Verb
relapseInfinitive
relapsePresent tense
relapsedPast tense
relapsedPast participle
relapsingPresent participle
relapsesThird-person singular
1
To suffer deterioration after a period of improvement in health.
The patient relapsed after stopping the medication.
2
To return to a previous undesirable state or behavior, especially after a period of abstinence or recovery.
After six months of sobriety, he relapsed into his old drinking habits.