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relapser

/ˈrɛlæpsər/ noun · British & US
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What does relapser mean?

noun

A person who relapses, especially into a state of addiction or dependence. A person who returns to a previous state or behavior after a period of improvement.

Example

"The recovering addict was a relapser, and it took him several attempts to stay sober."

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