American English pronunciation
How to pronounce relapses
IPA transcription: [ɹi'læpsɪz]
Pronunciation variants: [ɹi'læpsɪz][ɹɪ'læpsɪz]
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Noun
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a failure to maintain a higher state
Verb
-
deteriorate in health
“he relapsed”
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go back to bad behavior
“Those who recidivate are often minor criminals”
Usage examples
- Based upon Normand's subsequent statements to investigators, her repeated relapses were devastating for Taylor.
- Relapses may occur long after the bite.