Ross Douthat

In the end the recrudescence of racism on the right is conservatism's problem to solve, and it has to be solved independently of whatever liberals and leftists happen to be saying. But the task of solving it still gets a little harder with every nonsense charge or bad-faith accusation.

American Author

Recrudescence often implies an unwelcome return of illness after recovery.

Negative Connotation

Mostly used in medical settings when discussing symptoms or diseases.

Medical Context

It's a technical term; use it in informed circles, as it may confuse laypeople.

Technical Term

Beyond medical context, it refers to the return of any undesirable situation.

Broader Application

It typically implies the comeback of negative or unwanted events or states.

Negative Events

Describes the resurgence of something previously overcome or diminished.