Relapsing
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Relapsing is a verb meaning present participle and gerund of relapse.
Meaning
present participle and gerund of relapse.
More Meanings
- (archaic) A relapse.
Example Sentences
[…] the silent grief beyond the power of words—the generous consolations of the noble sister—the shrinkings of the poor criminal, and his relapsings into a gentler penitence […]
Word Forms
- relapsings
Synonyms for relapsing
Depending on context, synonyms include lapse, reversion, relapse, recidivism, reverting, backsliding.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include reversion, backsliding, recidivism, lapse, lapsing, reverting.
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