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lapsed Synonyms
Another word for lapsed
Choosing another word for lapsed depends on context, so the 11 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
• adjective (Context 1)
No longer valid or active because a period of time has passed without renewal or fulfillment of conditions.
Usage Example
"She had to pay a small reinstatement fee to renew her expired library membership."
Strongest
expired
Strong
invalid
void
inactive
out-of-date
Weak
terminated
• adjective (Context 2)
No longer following the rules, beliefs, or practices of a religion, doctrine, or way of life that one formerly observed.
Usage Example
"As a nonpracticing vegetarian, he occasionally eats seafood when dining out with friends."
Strongest
nonpracticing
Strong
backsliding
fallen
Weak
apostate
former
Opposites of lapsed
The opposite of lapsed shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:
valid
devout
practicing
observant
current
active
faithful
effective
Cite this Entry
Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Lapsed. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/lapsed