Vocabulary Entry

relapsing

|verb • noun

verb

to return to a previous condition, often after a period of improvement.

Example Sentences

"After several months of recovery, he began relapsing into his old habits."

"The patient is at risk of relapsing if he doesn’t continue his treatment."

"She relapsed after feeling overwhelmed by stress."

noun

Example Sentences

"The doctor warned that a relapse could occur at any time."

"Her relapse was unexpected, given her progress in therapy."

"He faced a challenge after his relapse, but he was determined to recover again."