terugval — meaning in English

English meaning

• decline verb To become weaker, smaller, or worse over time.
• relapse verb To fall back into a former, usually worse, state after a period of improvement.

Senses

terugval is used for these senses in English:

• decline Downward movement, fall.
• relapse The act or situation of relapsing.

decline — full definition

1. verb To become weaker, smaller, or worse over time.
2. verb To politely refuse an offer or invitation.
3. noun A gradual decrease or worsening.

relapse — full definition

1. verb To fall back into a former, usually worse, state after a period of improvement.
2. noun An occasion of falling back into illness, a bad habit, or a previous state.

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