Lapse Synonyms and Antonyms

lăps
To become or cause to become less active or intense
(Verb)
Synonyms:
  1. abate
  2. bate
  3. die away
  4. down
  5. off
  6. or out)
  7. ease
  8. ebb
  9. fall
  10. fall off
  11. let up
  12. moderate
  13. remit
  14. slacken
  15. slack off
  16. subside
  17. wane
To move smoothly, continuously, and effortlessly
(Verb)
Synonyms:
  1. glide
  2. glissade
  3. slide
  4. slip
  5. slither
To become void
(Verb)
Synonyms:
  1. end
  2. expire
  3. cease
  4. terminate
  5. run out
Antonyms:
  1. continue
  2. go on
  3. restart
An act or thought that unintentionally deviates from what is correct, right, or true
(Noun)
Synonyms:
  1. error
  2. slip
  3. mistake
  4. erratum
  5. inaccuracy
  6. incorrectness
  7. miscue
  8. misstep
  9. failure
  10. slip-up
  11. trip
Antonyms:
  1. continuity

Words Related to Lapse

Related words are words that are directly connected to each other through their meaning, even if they are not synonyms or antonyms. This connection may be general or specific, or the words may appear frequently together.

Lapse Sentence Examples

  • In spite of the time lapse between practice sessions, she did well enough to win his praise.

  • He was eligible for re-election after the lapse of a fortnight.

  • After the lapse of six, eight or twelve days, according to the temperature, the larvae hatch out of the eggs.

  • There are also large numbers who have let their membership lapse.

  • When, however, after the lapse of three days, a final earnest appeal had been answered insultingly, he began the battle.

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