Recidivism(noun)
The tendency of a convicted criminal to reoffend or relapse into previous bad behavior.
Hindi meaning:पुनः अपराध करना / बुरे कर्मों की पुनरावृत्ति
Synonyms: Relapse, Backsliding, Repetition, Regression
Antonyms: Improvement, Reform, Correction, Progress
Example: The government launched a rehabilitation program to reduce recidivism among prisoners.
Trick to remember: Jo baar-baar crime kare, usse yaad rakho — wo recidivism ka shikar hai! 
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