relapsed Synonyms & Antonyms
ri-ˈlaps
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Relapsed as a Verb
1
to return to a usually worse state or condition
After a few good months of keeping their rooms clean, the kids relapsed into their old untidy habits.
Relapsed in a Sentence
He has improved recently but keeps relapsing into states of utter confusion.
relapse into deep thought
After a few good months of keeping their rooms clean, the kids relapsed into their old untidy habits.
Word Forms & Grammar
re·lapsed
re·laps·ing
re·laps·er noun
relapse
relapsed
relapser
relapsers
relapses
relapsing
Words That Rhyme With Relapsed
First Known Use
1548
Relapsed at a Glance
| Part of speech | verb |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ri-ˈlaps/ |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Meaning | to return to a usually worse state or condition |
| First known use | 1548 |
How Do You Say Relapsed?
Relapsed is pronounced /ri-ˈlaps/ and has 2 syllables, with the main stress on the second syllable (laps).