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intr.v. re·cid·i·vat·ed, re·cid·i·vat·ing, re·cid·i·vates

To return to a previous pattern of behavior, especially to return to criminal habits.

[recidiv(ism) + -ate.]

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recidivate - go back to bad behavior; "Those who recidivate are often minor criminals"

relapse, retrogress, lapse, regress, fall back

retrovert, revert, turn back, regress, return - go back to a previous state; "We reverted to the old rules"

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