Increase and Lapses

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Increase noun - Something added (as by growth).

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Lapses is an antonym for increase.

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Increase is an antonym for lapses in topics: backsliding, become void.

Referenced in the novel version of Flowers for Algernon; Charlie notes that he had a stupid-sounding voice before his increase in intelligence, and he lapses back into it whenever he gets drunk.

Source: Simpleton Voice
She suggests Direct Deposit, he claims that would increase the chance of fraud, she asks if it's because he wanted to go out with her, he says "yes" automatically and then lapses into gibberish, and she gives him her deposit slip with her number.

Source: Series / Hawaii Five-0

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