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Lapsed

/læpst/

To fall away gradually; to subside.

📖 Definitions of "Lapsed"

verb
  1. 1

    To fall away gradually; to subside.

  2. 2

    To fall into error or heresy.

  3. 3

    To slip into a bad habit that one is trying to avoid.

  4. 4

    To become void.

adjective
  1. 1

    Discontinued; having ceased or gone out of use.

  2. 2

    (of a person) Changed to a less valued condition or state; especially having lost one's religious faith.

  3. 3

    By extension, having changed a (secular) belief or adherence.

  4. 4

    (of a legacy) Having passed from the original holder or authority; no longer claimed.

🔄 Synonyms of "Lapsed"

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WordDefinition
irreligiousContrary to religious beliefs and practices.
nonchurchgoingNot attending church.

💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Lapsed"

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WordDefinition
irreligiousContrary to religious beliefs and practices.
nonchurchgoingNot attending church.
obsoleteverb(transitive) To cause to become obsolete.
cancelledNo longer planned or scheduled.
closedNot available for operation, participation, interaction, etc.
expiredthat is no longer valid
canceledUS standard spelling of cancelled. [No longer planned or scheduled.]
terminatedverbHaving been the subject of termination; ended or destroyed.
removedSeparated in time, space, or degree.
disappearednounA desaparecido.
nullifiedThat has been declared null
extinguishedHaving been quenched or eliminated.
fallennounHaving dropped by the force of gravity.
ended(especially in combination) Having (a specified kind or number of) ends.
out-of-dateAlternative form of out of date.
spoiled(of food) That has deteriorated to the point of no longer being usable or edible.
droppedallowed to drop or fall.
completedFinished.
invalidatedMade invalid.
finishedCompleted; concluded; done.

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