Convalesce and Relapse

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Convalesce verb - To become healthy and strong again after illness or weakness.

Usage example: the long months that the soldier spent in the hospital slowly convalescing

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Relapse is an antonym for convalesce.

Relapse verb - Deteriorate in health.

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Convalesce is an antonym for relapse.

Nearby Words: relapsed, relapsing

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Relapse and Convalesce. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 15, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/convalesce/relapse

Convalesce & Relapse. N.p., 2016. Web. 15 Aug. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/convalesce/relapse>.

Relapse or Convalesce. 2016. Accessed August 15, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/convalesce/relapse.

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