Cool MateMeaning of Relapse
To return to a previous condition, especially after improvement, often related to health or addiction.
In simple words: To get worse after being better, usually in health or behavior.
Relapse in a sentence
- After several months of sobriety, he experienced a relapse.
- Doctors were concerned about the patient’s sudden relapse into illness.
- It's easy to relapse into old habits when stressed.
- She worked hard to avoid a relapse after her treatment.
- Support groups can help prevent a relapse in recovering addicts.
How to use Relapse
Used in medical contexts or discussions about addiction. Not typically used in casual conversation.
Grammar pattern
relapse + object
Memory hint
Think of 're-lapse' as slipping back again after a good phase.
Related words
Collocations with Relapse
- drug relapse
- relapse prevention
- relapse rate
- relapse into addiction
Common mistakes with Relapse
- Confusing 'relapse' with 'collapse'.
- Using 'relapse' without a clear subject, as in 'he relapsed.'
- Thinking 'relapse' is only used for health when it can apply to behaviors too.
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Relapse in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
انتكاسة
أن تسوء حالتك بعد أن كنت أفضل، عادةً في الصحة أو السلوك.
- Bengaliবাংলা
Relapse
ভালো হওয়ার পর আবার খারাপ হয়ে যাওয়া, সাধারণত স্বাস্থ্য বা আচরণের ক্ষেত্রে।
- GermanDeutsch
Rückfall
Nachdem es besser war, wieder schlechter werden, meistens bei der Gesundheit oder im Verhalten.
- SpanishEspañol
Recaída
Empeorar después de haber estado mejor, generalmente en salud o comportamiento.
- Persianفارسی
بازگشت به حالت قبلی
بدتر شدن بعد از بهتر شدن، معمولاً در سلامت یا رفتار.
- FrenchFrançais
Récidive
Aller plus mal après être allé mieux, généralement pour la santé ou le comportement.
- Hindiहिन्दी
Relapse
बेहतर होने के बाद फिर से बिगड़ जाना, आमतौर पर स्वास्थ्य या व्यवहार में।
- ItalianItaliano
Ricaduta
Peggiore dopo essere stati meglio, di solito in salute o comportamento.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Recaída
Piorar depois de ter melhorado, geralmente na saúde ou no comportamento.
- RussianРусский
Рецидив, Срыв
Стать хуже после того, как стало лучше, обычно в отношении здоровья или поведения.
- Urduاردو
Relapse
بہتر ہونے کے بعد دوبارہ خراب ہو جانا، عام طور پر صحت یا رویے کے حوالے سے۔
- Chinese中文
复发
在好转后又变差了，通常指健康或行为方面。
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Frequently asked questions about Relapse
What does Relapse mean?
To get worse after being better, usually in health or behavior.
What is the definition of Relapse?
To return to a previous condition, especially after improvement, often related to health or addiction.
How do you use Relapse in a sentence?
After several months of sobriety, he experienced a relapse.
Can you give another example of Relapse?
Doctors were concerned about the patient’s sudden relapse into illness.
What are synonyms for Relapse?
Common alternatives include backslide, revert, regress, sink, decline.
What words go with Relapse?
It commonly pairs with drug relapse, relapse prevention, relapse rate, relapse into addiction.
What are common mistakes when using Relapse?
Confusing 'relapse' with 'collapse'. Using 'relapse' without a clear subject, as in 'he relapsed.' Thinking 'relapse' is only used for health when it can apply to behaviors too.
How do you pronounce Relapse?
US: //rɪˈlæps//, UK: //rɪˈlæps//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Relapse?
Used in medical contexts or discussions about addiction. Not typically used in casual conversation.