relapse in German
relapse in German is Rückfall, Rezidiv, zurückfallen — relapse means to fall back into a former, usually worse, state after a period of improvement.
relapse in German
Rückfall
The act or situation of relapsing.
Rezidiv
The act or situation of relapsing.
zurückfallen
(intransitive) To fall back again; to slide or turn back into a former state or practice.
sich verschlechtern
(intransitive, medicine, of a disease) To recur; to worsen, be aggravated (after a period of improvement).
sich verschlimmern
(intransitive, medicine, of a disease) To recur; to worsen, be aggravated (after a period of improvement).
What does "relapse" mean?
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verb To fall back into a former, usually worse, state after a period of improvement.
"He relapsed into old habits within weeks of quitting."
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noun An occasion of falling back into illness, a bad habit, or a previous state.
"The addiction charity helps people cope with relapse."
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relapse in a sentence
- He relapsed into old habits within weeks of quitting.
- The patient relapsed just as doctors thought she was recovering.
- The addiction charity helps people cope with relapse.
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What is "relapse" in German?
"relapse" in German is Rückfall, Rezidiv, zurückfallen. relapse means: To fall back into a former, usually worse, state after a period of improvement.
How do you use "relapse" in a sentence?
Example: "He relapsed into old habits within weeks of quitting." In German, "relapse" is Rückfall, Rezidiv, zurückfallen.
Are there other ways to say "relapse" in German?
Yes — German has 5 translations listed for "relapse": Rückfall, Rezidiv, zurückfallen, sich verschlechtern, sich verschlimmern.
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