Relapse (Noun)
Meaning
A failure to maintain a higher state.
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- The former addict feared a relapse after a year of sobriety due to increased stress levels at work.
- Economists were concerned about the country's recent relapse into recession despite government efforts to stimulate growth.
- The doctor explained that a relapse in her condition could be fatal if her medication regimen wasn't followed strictly.
- After a few weeks of weight loss, she experienced a relapse and regained all the weight she had lost.
- A relapse in his grades occurred during his final semester, forcing him to retake several courses.