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Synonyms for relapse

Grammar : Noun, verb
Spell : verb ri-laps; noun ri-laps, ree-laps
Phonetic Transcription : verb rɪˈlæps; noun rɪˈlæps, ˈri læps

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Définition of relapse

Origin :
  • early 15c., "renounce;" 1560s, "fall into a former state," from Latin relapsus, past participle of relabi "slip back, slide back, sink back," from re- "back" (see re-) + labi "to slip" (see lapse (n.)). Related: Relapsed; relapsing.
  • noun deterioration, weakening
  • verb deteriorate, weaken
Example sentences :
  • I had sent for Doctor Norrey, as soon as the relapse came, and he was there with me.
  • Extract from : « Questionable Shapes » by William Dean Howells
  • And when the relapse fell on him, was he in most respects—or in all respects—as he was then?
  • Extract from : « A Tale of Two Cities » by Charles Dickens
  • I, who whip round corners and bluster, relapse and evade, then rally and pursue!
  • Extract from : « The Golden Age » by Kenneth Grahame
  • There was a temporary rally, followed by a relapse, at Alexandria.
  • Extract from : « The Last Voyage » by Lady (Annie Allnutt) Brassey
  • But the notes that called me home were too clarion-like for a relapse into puppyism.
  • Extract from : « Continental Monthly, Vol. III, No IV, April 1863 » by Various
  • If you went out into camp now you would have a relapse, and be dead inside of a week.
  • Extract from : « Si Klegg, Book 5 (of 6) » by John McElroy
  • Not now; and I'll take care not to have a relapse,' said he gravely.
  • Extract from : « Lord Kilgobbin » by Charles Lever
  • His manner indicated that he was about to relapse into stronger terms.
  • Extract from : « The Plunderer » by Roy Norton
  • Here he has a relapse, lasting many weeks, but slowly recovers.
  • Extract from : « Oswald Langdon » by Carson Jay Lee
  • This relapse into wilfulness was because he had again connected the epithet foolish with her.
  • Extract from : « A Pair of Blue Eyes » by Thomas Hardy

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