relapse

/ɹɪlˈaps/

/ɹiˈɫæps/

Relapse

a failure to maintain a higher state

in addition (usually followed by `with')

‌the fact of returning to a previous dire state or to become worse after making an improvement

a deterioration in someone's condition, particularly after making an improvement

to relapse

MAIN VERB

go back to bad behavior

synonyms : fall back

to become sick again after an improvement in one's health

synonyms : get worse

antonyms : get well

Examples

1. Some people do relapse.

2. Almost all addicts relapse a few times. -

3. Relapse is hard.

4. Relapses are common.