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Recidivate Definition & Meaning

recidivate
verb
  1. go back to bad behavior; "Those who recidivate are often minor criminals"

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What does recidivate mean?
go back to bad behavior; "Those who recidivate are often minor criminals"
What part of speech is recidivate?
Recidivate is a verb.

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