Definitions

1. verb

to return to a state of crime or delinquency, especially after a period of imprisonment or other punishment

“After serving his sentence, he recidivated and was arrested again for the same offense.”

2. verb

to revert to a former state or habit

“She tried to stop recidivating in her old bad habits.”

3. noun

the act of returning to a state of crime or delinquency

“His recidivation was a major concern for the parole board.”

4. noun

the act of reverting to a former state or habit

“The psychologist studied the recidivation of addictive behaviors.”