Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

reincidir

verb
rey-in-si-dir
Definition
To relapse or fall back into a previous state, especially referring to committing a crime or engaging in a behavior again.
Examples
  • After months of sobriety, he was disappointed to reincidir into his old habits.
  • The patient was warned not to reincidir after showing progress in therapy.
  • Despite his efforts to change, he continued to reincidir in his past mistakes.
Meaning
To repeat an action, particularly one that is undesirable, after previously having changed or improved.
Synonyms
  • relapse
  • reoffend
  • revert