relapse
intermediateB1/rɪˈlæps/ · re-lapse
a return to a previous state, particularly after a period of improvement.
Meanings
a return to a previous state, particularly after a period of improvement.
پچھلی حالت میں واپس آنا، خاص طور پر بہتری کی ایک مدت کے بعد۔
تکرار
dukraar
Synonyms
Antonyms
Common Collocations
- relapse into addiction
- risk of relapse
- prevent a relapse
Example Sentences
Unfortunately, he experienced a relapse after months of sobriety.
بدقسمتی سے، وہ مہینوں کی پاکیزگی کے بعد دوبارہ مبتلا ہوگیا۔
Badqismati se, woh mahino ki pakizgi ke baad dobara mubtala hogaya.
The doctor warned him about the possibility of a relapse.
ڈاکٹر نے اسے دوبارہ مبتلا ہونے کے امکان کے بارے میں خبردار کیا۔
Doctor ne use dobara mubtala hone ke imkan ke bare mein khabardar kiya.
She was determined to avoid a relapse into unhealthy habits.
وہ غیر صحت مند عادتوں میں دوبارہ مبتلا ہونے سے بچنے کے لیے پُرعزم تھی۔
Woh ghair sehat mand aadaton mein dobara mubtala hone se bachne ke liye pur azm thi.
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💡 Memory Tip
Relapse sounds like 're-lapse' which can remind you of slipping back.
Picture someone trying to climb a hill but slipping back down.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
اک امید سو بار ٹوٹی، ، پھر بھی دل کو تسلی ہے۔
Ik umeed so baar tooti, phir bhi dil ko tasalli hai.
One hope broke a hundred times, yet the heart is still comforted.
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🗣️ Urdu Proverb
نرمی سے کام لینا چالاکی ہے۔
Narmi se kaam lena chaalaki hai.
To handle gently is wisdom.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Latin "relapsus" — slipping back
First known use: 15th century
The word 'relapse' comes from the Latin 'relapsus', which is the past participle of 'relabi', meaning to slip back. It has been used in English since the early 15th century.