Relapse definition

Relapse

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WordNet

(1) A failure to maintain a higher state

(2) Go back to bad behavior

"Those who recidivate are often minor criminals"

(3) Deteriorate in health

"He relapsed"

WiktionaryText

To fall back again.

He has improved recently but keeps relapsing into states of utter confusion.
To recur; to worsen, be aggravated.