terugvallen

Definitions of terugvallen
  1. verb
    go back to bad behavior
    synonyms: geraken, raken, recidiveren, vervallen
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    type of:
    dateren, keren, omdraaien, omkeren, omzetten, terugkomen
    go back to a previous state
  2. verb
    retreat
    synonyms: achteraankomen, achterblijven, afzakken, indommelen, inslapen, insluimeren
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    antonyms:
    inlopen, voorkomen, vooruitkomen, winnen
    obtain advantages, such as points, etc.
    type of:
    afzakken
    get worse or fall back to a previous condition
  3. verb
    rest on for support
    synonyms: berusten, leunen, optrekken
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    type of:
    aanraken, beroeren, raken, toucheren
    be in direct physical contact with; make contact
  4. verb
    deteriorate in health
    synonyms: recidiveren
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    antonyms:
    herstellen, hervinden, verwerken
    improve in health
    type of:
    overgaan
    undergo a transformation or a change of position or action
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