Relapsed Meaning in English
word · lemma: relapse
ɹiˈɫæpst
ri-LAPST
ɹɪlˈæpsd
ri-LAPSD
Definition
To return to a bad or unhealthy condition after improving, especially with disease or a bad habit.
Usage & Nuances
Often used in medical or addiction contexts: 'relapsed into illness' or 'relapsed into addiction.' Usually negative, implying setback after progress. Used with 'into' or 'to.'
Spanish: recaído - volvió a recaerPortuguese (BR): recaídoPortuguese (PT): recaídoChinese (Simplified): 复发Chinese (Traditional): 復發Hindi: फिर से बीमार हुआArabic: انتكسBengali: পুনরুদ্ধার হওয়া - পুনরায় খারাপ অবস্থায় ফিরে যাওয়াRussian: рецидивировать - снова заболеть - вернуться (к прежнему состоянию)Japanese: 再発する - 元に戻る (悪い習慣や病気に関して)Vietnamese: tái phát - tái nghiệnKorean: 재발하다 - 다시 빠지다Turkish: nüks etmek - tekrar kötüleşmekUrdu: دوبارہ مبتلا ہونا - مرض لوٹ آناIndonesian: kambuh - kembali kambuh
Example Sentences
He relapsed after six months of being sober.
basic
The cancer relapsed last year.
basic
She relapsed into old habits.
basic
After leaving the hospital, he stayed healthy for a while but eventually relapsed.
natural
I thought the treatment was working, but then my symptoms relapsed suddenly.
natural
She was doing great, but stress caused her to relapse into smoking again.
natural