lapse

noun

How many syllables in lapse?

There are 2 syllables in the word lapse.

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Definition of lapse:

lapse (noun):: a mistake resulting from inattention.; a gradual decline to a lower degree, condition, or state; a slight error typically due to forgetfulness or inattention

Synonyms for lapse:

backsliding

decline

descent

deterioration

disappointment

downturn

drop

error

fall

fault

knock

lapsing

oversight

relapse

relapsing

reversal

reverse

reversion

reverting

setback

Antonyms for lapse:

accomplishment

accuracy

achievement

advantage

asset

attention

behavior

behaviour

benefit

blessing

care

carefulness

continuity

correction

correctness

enough

exactitude

exactness

extra

faultlessness

fix

forte

good

good behavior

good behaviour

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