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Rarerelapsing
The correct spelling is relapsing.
How to pronounce relapsing
verb
Say it like: Rel-aps-ing
The correct spelling is relapsing. To fall back again; to slide or turn back into a former state or practice. For example: "He has improved recently but keeps relapsing into states of utter confusion."
Usage Examples
“He has improved recently but keeps relapsing into states of utter confusion.”
Meanings
verb
- 1.To fall back again; to slide or turn back into a former state or practice.
- 2.(of a disease) To recur; to worsen, be aggravated (after a period of improvement).
- 3.To slip or slide back physically; to turn back.
noun
- 1.A relapse.
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