Synonyms: lapse, lapsing, relapse, relapsing, reversion, reverting, backsliding
Definition: a failure to maintain a higher state
Synonyms: recidivate, regress, relapse, retrogress, fall back, lapse
Definition: go back to bad behavior
Usage: Those who recidivate are often minor criminals
Similar words: retrovert, return, revert, regress, turn back
Definition: go back to a previous state
Usage: We reverted to the old rules
Definition: deteriorate in health
Usage: he relapsed
Similar words: turn, change state
Definition: undergo a transformation or a change of position or action
Usage: We turned from Socialism to Capitalism; The people turned against the President when he stole the election