lapse
nounHow many syllables in lapse?
There are 2 syllables in the word lapse.How to pronounce lapse:
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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