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Relapsing

Part of Speech: Verb

Sense 1:

Definition: To suffer a deterioration after a period of improvement, especially in relation to a medical condition or addiction.

Example sentence: After successfully completing the rehabilitation program, John relapsed and started using drugs again.

Sense 2:

Definition: To fall back into a previous pattern of behavior, especially a negative one.

Example sentence: Despite all the encouragement, Mark relapsed into his procrastination habits and failed to meet the deadline.

Part of Speech: Noun

Sense 1:

Definition: An instance of relapsing, especially in terms of a medical condition or addiction.

Example sentence: She struggled with relapsings of her chronic illness, requiring constant medical attention.

Sense 2:

Definition: A recurrence or return to a previous state or behavior.

Example sentence: The government's relapsing into corrupt practices diminished the citizens' trust.

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