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Relapse - English meaning

Relapse – definitions in English dictionary

verb

(of a sick or injured person) deteriorate after a period of improvement.

Usage examples:

Two of the patients in remission relapsed after 48 months

Synonims:

Get ill/worse againHave/suffer a relapseWorsenDeteriorateDegenerateTake a turn for the worseSickenWeakenFailSink
noun

A deterioration in someone's state of health after a temporary improvement.

Usage examples:

He responded well to treatment, but then suffered a relapse

Synonims:

DeteriorationTurn for the worseSetbackWeakeningRecurrenceRepetition
verb

To return to a previous bad condition or a worse way of life after making an improvement

Usage examples:

She briefly relapsed twice after being released from the hospital.
verb

To get worse after a successful period or after increasing in value

Usage examples:

A leading commodities analyst said it thought economic conditions in the us would relapse in the co…

Relapse translation into English

Relapse: translate from English into Chinese

Translate relapse into Chinese (Simplified)}
复发, 复旧

Relapse: translate from English into Dutch

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Terugval, Instorting, Wederinstorting

Relapse: translate from English into French

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Rechute, Retomber, Rechuter, Replonger

Relapse: translate from English into German

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Rückfall, Rückschlag, Zurückfallen, Rückfällig werden

Relapse: translate from English into Hindi

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पतन, पलटा, पुनरावर्तन, प्रत्यावर्तन, पहली अशुद्धि में दुबारा पड़ना, आरोग्य होकर फिर रोगी होना, पलटाव

Relapse: translate from English into Italian

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Ricaduta, Ricadere, Avere una ricaduta

Relapse: translate from English into Korean

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재발, 되돌아감, 병의 재발, 원상태로 되돌아가다

Relapse: translate from English into Russian

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Рецидив, Повторение, Возврат болезни, Снова впадать, Снова предаваться, Снова заболевать

Relapse: translate from English into Spanish

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Recaída, Recaer, Reincidencia, Reincidir

Word origin

late Middle English: from Latin relaps- ‘slipped back’, from the verb relabi, from re- ‘back’ + labi ‘to slip’. Early senses referred to a return to heresy or wrongdoing.

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Relapse – similar words

relapsed

verb

(of a sick or injured person) deteriorate after a period of improvement.

Usage examples:

Two of the patients in remission relapsed after 48 months
noun

A deterioration in someone's state of health after a temporary improvement.

Usage examples:

He responded well to treatment, but then suffered a relapse
verb

Past simple and past participle of relapse

Usage examples:

She managed to stop using drugs for a month, but then relapsed., he looked happy for a brief while,…
Relapsed - all meanings in English

relapsable

adjective

Capable of relapsing; liable to relapse.

Relapsable - all meanings in English

Relapse synonims

degenerate

dɪˈdʒen.ə.reɪt

adjective

Having lost the physical, mental, or moral qualities considered normal and desirable; showing evidence of decline.

Usage examples:

A degenerate form of a higher civilization
noun

An immoral or corrupt person.

Usage examples:

Get out of my house, you degenerate!
verb

Decline or deteriorate physically, mentally, or morally.

Usage examples:

The quality of life had degenerated
Degenerate - all meanings in English

deteriorate

dɪˈtɪə.ri.ə.reɪt

verb

Become progressively worse.

Usage examples:

Relations between the countries had deteriorated sharply
verb

To become worse

Usage examples:

She went into the hospital when her condition began to deteriorate., a deterioration in relations b…
verb

To become worse

Usage examples:

If the economy continues to deteriorate, it will affect the firm's future performance., sales will …
Deteriorate - all meanings in English

deterioration

dɪˌtɪə.ri.əˈreɪ.ʃən

noun

The process of becoming progressively worse.

Usage examples:

A deterioration in the condition of the patient
noun

The process or fact of becoming worse

Usage examples:

We cannot allow continued deterioration of our production standards., a deterioration in retail sal…
noun

The fact or process of becoming worse

Usage examples:

Deterioration in we've seen a deterioration in relations between the countries., when we arrived, w…
Deterioration - all meanings in English

fail

feɪl

verb

Be unsuccessful in achieving one's goal.

Usage examples:

He failed in his attempt to secure election
noun

A mark which is not high enough to pass an examination or test.

Usage examples:

A fail grade
verb

To not succeed in what you are trying to achieve or are expected to do

Usage examples:

She moved to london in the hope of finding work as a model, but failed., this method of growing tom…
Fail - all meanings in English

recurrence

noun

The fact of occurring again.

Usage examples:

A drug used to prevent the recurrence of breast cancer
noun

The fact of happening again

Usage examples:

The doctor told him to go to the hospital if there was a recurrence of his symptoms., maintaining i…
Recurrence - all meanings in English

repetition

noun

The action of repeating something that has already been said or written.

Usage examples:

Her comments are worthy of repetition

The act of doing or performing again

noun

The act of doing or saying something again

Usage examples:

His books are full of repetition., we want to prevent a repetition of last summer's fires, which de…
Repetition - all meanings in English

setback

noun

A reversal or check in progress.

Usage examples:

A serious setback for the peace process
noun

Something that causes delay or stops progress

Usage examples:

Democrats suffered a serious setback in yesterday’s election, losing all three contested seats.
noun

Something that happens that causes a delay or prevents a process from continuing

Usage examples:

He suffered a setback yesterday in his attempts to take a stake in the mobile phone company., a set…
Setback - all meanings in English

sicken

verb

Make (someone) feel disgusted or appalled.

Usage examples:

She was sickened by the bomb attack
verb

To become sick

Usage examples:

The animals sickened and died., i was sickened by the attitude of people who could take enjoyment i…
Sicken - all meanings in English

sink

verb

Go down below the surface of something, especially of a liquid; become submerged.

Usage examples:

He saw the coffin sink below the surface of the waves
noun

A fixed basin with a water supply and outflow pipe.

Usage examples:

I stood at the kitchen sink
noun

Fall or descend to a lower place or level

Sink - all meanings in English

take a turn for the worse

idiom

To become worse

Usage examples:

Her health took a turn for the worse last year.
Take a turn for the worse - all meanings in English

turn for the worse

phrase

To suddenly become better or worse

Usage examples:

Their relationship took a turn for the worse when he lost his job., i'm pleased to say things have …
Turn for the worse - all meanings in English

weaken

verb

Make or become weaker in power, resolve, or physical strength.

Usage examples:

Fault lines had weakened and shattered the rocks
verb

To make or become weak or weaker

Usage examples:

[ i ] the country’s economy continues to weaken., [ t ] long exposure to vibration can weaken aircr…
verb

To become or make something or someone become less powerful, successful, effective, etc.

Usage examples:

A series of scandals weakened investor confidence., the plan has divided the country and weakened t…
Weaken - all meanings in English

weakening

verb

Make or become weaker in power, resolve, or physical strength.

Usage examples:

Fault lines had weakened and shattered the rocks
Weakening - all meanings in English

worsen

verb

Make or become worse.

Usage examples:

Her condition worsened on the flight
verb

To become worse or to make something become worse

Usage examples:

As the company's financial problems worsened, several directors resigned., the continued supply of …
Worsen - all meanings in English

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