recidivism

nounCommon GRE wordMore R words

the tendency of a convicted offender to relapse into criminal behavior

In a sentence

Recidivism in a sentence

Here is an example sentence showing recidivism in a sentence.

The rehabilitation program was praised for sharply reducing recidivism among parolees.

Synonyms

relapsebackslidingreoffending

Antonyms

None listed.

Keep going

holding or expressing an opinion with extreme and uncompromising zeal

a person skilled at telling entertaining anecdotes and stories

to complain bitterly or protest in harsh, abusive language

to talk or write at length in a confused, aimless way

spreading or flourishing unchecked, especially of something harmful

loosely held together and on the verge of collapse from neglect

bitter, long-lasting resentment or ill will

marked by deep-seated bitterness or hostility

Common questions

Recidivism (noun) means the tendency of a convicted offender to relapse into criminal behavior

Here is recidivism used in an example sentence: "The rehabilitation program was praised for sharply reducing recidivism among parolees."

Common synonyms for recidivism include relapse, backsliding, reoffending.

Recidivism is a GRE-level vocabulary word worth knowing for the Verbal section.

Vocabulary sticks when you meet it in real sentences. Practise these words inside text completion and sentence equivalence questions.