Definitions

from The Century Dictionary.

  • noun One who relapses, as into vice or error.

from the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English.

  • noun One who relapses.

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  • noun One who relapses.

Etymologies

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relapse +‎ -er

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Examples

  • HAIM: I was what you would have called back then probably a chronic relapser for the rest of my life.

    CNN Transcript Jul 20, 2007 2007

  • She was made fast under the infamous placard, mitred with a mitre on which was read, "Heretic, relapser, apostate, idolater."

    The Great Events by Famous Historians, Volume 07 John [Editor] Rudd 1885

  • According to Velez-Mitchell, a chronic relapser begins losing confidence in himself.

    Breaking News: CBS News 2012

  • McKenna giving superb performances and backed up with an impeccable Markstein script that reveals more about Callan's background ('a recidivist, a relapser, a loser ') and his stint in prison.

    British Blogs 2010

  • In a 2007 interview on CNN's "Larry King Live," Haim called himself "a chronic relapser for the rest of my life."

    WSBTV.com - Local News 2010

  • In an interview on CNN's Larry King Live that same year, Haim called himself 'a chronic relapser for the rest of my life '.

    Home | Mail Online 2010

  • In a 2007 interview on CNN's "Larry King Live," Haim called himself "a chronic relapser for the rest of my life."

    Stuff.co.nz - Stuff 2010

  • In a 2007 interview on CNN's "Larry King Live," Haim called himself "a chronic relapser for the rest of my life."

    KSAT - Local News 2010

  • In a 2007 interview on CNN's "Larry King Live," Haim called himself "a chronic relapser for the rest of my life."

    The Union - All Categories The Associated Press 2010

  • In a 2007 interview on CNN's "Larry King Live," Haim called himself "a chronic relapser for the rest of my life."

    Stuff.co.nz - Stuff 2010

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