intr.v., -vat·ed, -vat·ing, -vates.
To return to a previous pattern of behavior, especially to return to criminal habits.
[RECIDIV(ISM) + -ATE1.]
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recidivate
American Heritage Dictionary:
re·cid·i·vate |
intr.v., -vat·ed, -vat·ing, -vates.
To return to a previous pattern of behavior, especially to return to criminal habits.
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