relapse
noun/ˈriːlæps/
Frequency rank: #9,399 most common English word
Meaning
a return to a worse condition after a period of improvement
Example sentence
After six months of sobriety, he suffered relapse and started drinking again.
Synonyms & related words
- setback
- regression
- deterioration
- backslide
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