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Lapse

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Definition

Lapse means a temporary failure or slip in concentration, memory, or judgement.

Synonyms & similar words

relapsing sink fallback slipaway slipby lapsing relapse goby reverting glideby oversight backslide backsliding pass goalong recidivate retrogress reversion elapse regress slideby failure mistake error slip oversight omission blunder fault lack defect decay decline deterioration relapse regression backslide recession slip-up trip-up foul-up

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