lapse Synonyms
Another word for lapse
• noun (Context 1)
A temporary failure of concentration, memory, or judgment.
"A momentary slip in concentration cost the chess grandmaster the match."
• verb (Context 2)
To become invalid, no longer active, or expired because it was not renewed or used (of a contract, right, or membership).
"She allowed her magazine subscription to expire after moving to a new apartment."
• noun (Context 3)
An interval or passage of time between two events.
"After a interval of nearly ten years, the two childhood friends finally reconnected."
• verb (Context 4)
To pass or slip gradually into an inferior, quiet, or previous state or habit.
"After a few minutes of polite conversation, the guests lapsed into an awkward silence."
• noun (Context 5)
The termination of a right, privilege, or legal policy through disuse or failure to renew.
"A expiration in your auto insurance coverage can result in higher premiums later."
Opposites of lapse
The opposite of lapse shifts depending on context. Common opposites include: