recrudescent — becoming active or violent again after a period of inactivity; breaking out afresh
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: becoming active or violent again after a period of inactivity; breaking out afresh
Pronunciation (IPA): /rɪˈkrudɛsənt/
Korean meaning: 잠시 잠잠했다가 다시 활발해지거나 격렬해지는; 재발하는
Korean pronunciation: 리**크루**데센트
Example Sentences
- The recrudescent acne made the teenager avoid mirrors like a vampire.
- His recrudescent interest in cooking resulted in three burnt dinners this week.
- The recrudescent political tensions worried international observers.
recrudescent
ADJECTIVE//rɪˈkrudɛsənt//
becoming active or violent again after a period of inactivity; breaking out afresh

two children who had been sitting quietly on a bench suddenly jump up and start arguing again over a toy truck between them. One child grabs the truck while the other pulls it back, their faces showing renewed anger. Just minutes earlier they had agreed to share and were sitting calmly, but now the disagreement has flared up with even more intensity. The peaceful moment has completely dissolved as both children shout and tug at the toy. Other children on the playground stop their activities to watch the conflict restart. A teacher approaches quickly, recognizing that the brief truce has ended. a conflict becoming active and violent again after a period of inactivity
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From Latin recrudescere, meaning 'to break open again' or 'to become raw again', originally referring to wounds that reopened and began bleeding fresh blood.
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“The recrudescent acne made the teenager avoid mirrors like a vampire.”
“His recrudescent interest in cooking resulted in three burnt dinners this week.”
“The recrudescent political tensions worried international observers.”
“After years of peace, the recrudescent tribal conflicts disrupted the region.”
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