Relapse and Reversal

Relapse

Relapse noun - A failure to maintain a higher state.

Reversal and relapse are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Reversal" instead a noun "Relapse".

Nearby Words: relapsed, relapsing

Reversal

Reversal noun - A change in status for the worse usually temporarily.
Usage example: the company's long-term strategy is sound, and they should be able to weather this latest reversal
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Synonyms for Reversal

Relapse and reversal are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Relapse" instead a noun "Reversal".

How words are described

full full relapse full reversal
painful painful relapse painful reversal
slight slight relapse slight reversal
odd odd relapse odd reversal
Other adjectives: sudden.
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