Fall back (7)
'fall back' is the definition.
(synonyms)
This is all the clue.
(Other definitions for relapse that I've seen before include "Repeals (anag.)" , "Degenerate like pleaser" , "Unexpected deterioration" , "Worsen" , "Decline" .)
'fall back' is the definition.
(thesaurus)
This is all the clue.
(Other definitions for retreat that I've seen before include "concession" , "Give ground" , "Withdraw from battle" , "retirement" , "Pull back" .)
'fall back' is the definition.
(synonyms)
This is all the clue.
(Other definitions for lag that I've seen before include "Wrap to protect from frost" , "Wrap water-pipes; fall behine" , "An old one is a convict" , "Old convict - dally - insulate" , "Convict (slang)" .)
'fall back' is the definition.
(synonyms)
This is the entire clue.
(Other definitions for recede that I've seen before include "Decree (anag) - ebb" , "Decline" , "Start balding" , "Go back, ebb" , "Become more distant" .)