Relapse
Definition of Relapse
Re`lapse´ Pronunciation: r?-l?ps´ | v. i. | 1. | To slip or slide back, in a literal sense; to turn back. | | 2. | 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. | | 3. | (Theol.) To fall from Christian faith into paganism, heresy, or unbelief; to backslide. | | n. | 1. | A sliding or falling back, especially into a former bad state, either of body or morals; backsliding; the state of having fallen back. | | 2. | 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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