Recrudescence – a sudden new outbreak and growth, especially of something dangerous and unpleasant

(Pronounced ree-kroo-deh-suhns)

To remember the definition of the word recrudescence, use the following mnemonic:

"Let's re-crew this ship" said the captain, because she decided that the presence (recrudescence) of the new outbreak made the ship dangerous and unpleasant.

Examples of recrudescence in a sentence

Recrudescence of the illness is a real possibility.

The school was closed after a recrudescence of chicken pox.

The incident at the dinner party sparked a recrudescence of old tensions.