lapse
7 points
English
5 letters
Common
Commonness #18,718
Valid in: US and UK dictionaries
Definitions
noun
a mistake resulting from inattention
verb
go back to bad behavior
Definition: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Pronunciation
/lˈæps/ · 1 syllable · CMUdict (BSD-3-Clause)
Word forms
plural lapses
Forms from WordNet 3.1 morphology — every form attested in the dictionary.
Synonyms
a mistake resulting from inattention
go back to bad behavior
drop to a lower level, as in one's morals or standards
Synonyms grouped by meaning — WordNet 3.1 (Princeton University).
Rhymes
More rhymes → · rhymes from CMUdict (BSD-3-Clause)
Crossword clues
- “a mistake resulting from inattention” wn-def
- “Another word for oversight” gen-syn
- “Another word for relapse” gen-syn
- “go back to bad behavior” wn-def