Lapse and Slackness

Lapse

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

Slackness and lapse are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Slackness" instead a noun "Lapse".

Nearby Words: lapsed, lapsing, lapsus

Slackness

Slackness noun - Failure to take the care that a cautious person usually takes.

Lapse and slackness are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Lapse" instead a noun "Slackness".

Nearby Words: slack, slacken, slackening
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