Clues for the word "RELAPSE"

We've had 72 crossword clues used for this word, and seen it 135 times in crosswords. It was last seen in Mirror Daily crossword on April 18, 2026.

Definition of relapse

v. i. - To slip or slide back, in a literal sense; to turn back.
v. i. - To slide or turn back into a former state or practice; to fall back from some condition attained; -- generally in a bad sense, as from a state of convalescence or amended condition; as, to relapse into a stupor, into vice, or into barbarism; -- sometimes in a good sense; as, to relapse into slumber after being disturbed.
v. i. - To fall from Christian faith into paganism, heresy, or unbelief; to backslide.
v. - A sliding or falling back, especially into a former bad state, either of body or morals; backsliding; the state of having fallen back.
v. - One who has relapsed, or fallen back, into error; a backslider; specifically, one who, after recanting error, returns to it again.