RELAPSES Synonyms: 57 Similar and Opposite Words

relapses 1 of 2

noun

plural of relapse

as in breakdowns

the act or an instance of returning to a usually worse state or condition She discussed some ways to help avoid a relapse after quitting smoking. After a long period of cancer remission, he suffered a relapse.

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relapses

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verb

present tense third-person singular of relapse

as in reverts

to return to a usually worse state or condition After a few good months of keeping their rooms clean, the kids relapsed into their old untidy habits.

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Noun

So reach out to people, seek out encouragement and inspiration from friends, and be there for those who need the same, including those who are most vulnerable to the breakdowns in our system.

Arianna Huffington, TIME, 21 Oct. 2024
Luis De Jesus Los Angeles spotlights the artist for a third solo exhibition, this time presenting a new series that questions the social constructs of desire, as well as the cycles and breakdowns of feminine identity.

Jessica Gelt, Los Angeles Times, 21 Oct. 2024

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