Relapse

Synonyms of relapse

• regression
• backslide
• recurrence

Antonyms of relapse

• progress
• recovery
• improvement

Collocations of relapse

drug addiction

Frequency: 70 %

After years of sobriety, he experienced a relapse into drug addiction.

alcoholism

Frequency: 60 %

She sought help after a relapse into alcoholism.

depression

Frequency: 45 %

Her relapse into depression was triggered by a traumatic event.

eating disorder

Frequency: 35 %

The therapist helped her navigate through a relapse into her eating disorder.

gambling addiction

Frequency: 25 %

He struggled to overcome a relapse into his gambling addiction.

Idiomatic Expressions for relapse

• Phrase: backslide
  Meaning: to revert to a previous state or behavior, especially after making progress
  Usage: She had been doing well in therapy, but recently backslid and started experiencing symptoms again.