recidivate (verb)

1. In the fantasy novel, the villain recidivated and returned to his dark ways after a failed redemption arc.

2. The time-traveling protagonist found himself recidivating into his old habits despite his desperate attempts to change the future.

3. The haunted house had a strange effect on its visitors, causing them to recidivate and engage in horrifying acts.

4. After a brief period of experimenting with different styles, she recidivated and returned to her signature fashion choices.