Lapse and Piety

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Lapse noun - A change in status for the worse usually temporarily.

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Piety is an antonym for lapse.

Nearby Words: lapsed, lapsing, lapsus

Piety noun - Belief and trust in and loyalty to God.

Usage example: her piety is quiet but profound

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Lapse is an antonym for piety.

Nearby Words: pious, pietism, pietist

tragic lapse

tragic piety

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