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relapsing Synonyms & Antonyms

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Relapsing as a Verb

1

present participle and gerund of relapse

2

To fall back again; to slide or turn back into a former state or practice.

He has improved recently but keeps relapsing into states of utter confusion.

3

(of a disease) To recur; to worsen, be aggravated (after a period of improvement).

4

To slip or slide back physically; to turn back.

Relapsing as a Noun

1

A relapse.

Relapsing in a Sentence

He has improved recently but keeps relapsing into states of utter confusion.

Word Forms & Grammar

relapsing

relapsing (plural relapsings)

Words That Rhyme With Relapsing

Word Facts for Relapsing

Part of speechverb, noun
Meaningpresent participle and gerund of relapse
Pluralrelapsings