recidivism

Definition of recidivism

noun
– a tendency to relapse into a previous condition or mode of behavior; especially : relapse into criminal behavior
– फिर से अपराध करने लगना

Synonyms of recidivism

backsliding, relapse, decadence, declension, decline, degeneration, retrogression

Antonyms of recidivism

ascent, betterment, improvement, rise

Word Usage

– Their basic criticism was that prisons do not reduce the crime rate, they cause recidivism.
– The mentor program hopes to reduce recidivism by keeping juvenile offenders off the streets.