Canadian English Meaning of relapse
relapse
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Definitions and Meaning of relapse in English
relapse (n)
a failure to maintain a higher state
relapse (v)
deteriorate in health
go back to bad behavior
relapse (v. i.)
To slip or slide back, in a literal sense; to turn back.
To slide or turn back into a former state or practice; to fall back from some condition attained; -- generally in a bad sense, as from a state of convalescence or amended condition; as, to relapse into a stupor, into vice, or into barbarism; -- sometimes in a good sense; as, to relapse into slumber after being disturbed.
To fall from Christian faith into paganism, heresy, or unbelief; to backslide.
relapse (v.)
A sliding or falling back, especially into a former bad state, either of body or morals; backsliding; the state of having fallen back.
One who has relapsed, or fallen back, into error; a backslider; specifically, one who, after recanting error, returns to it again.
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relapse
a failure to maintain a higher state, deteriorate in health, go back to bad behaviorTo slip or slide back, in a literal sense; to turn back., To slide or turn b
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