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View usage for: backslide in British English (ˈbækˌslaɪd) verbWord forms: -slides, -sliding, -slid, -slid or -slidden(intransitive) to lapse into bad habits or vices from a state of virtue, religious faith, etc Derived forms backslider (ˈbackˌslider) noun backslide in American English (ˈbækˌslaɪd) verb intransitiveWord forms: ˈbackˌslid (ˈbækˌslɪd), ˈbackˌslid or ˈbackˌslidden (ˈbækˌslɪdən), ˈbackˌsliding to slide backward in morals or religious enthusiasm; become less virtuous, less pious, etc. Derived forms backslider (ˈbackˌslider) noun Examples of 'backslide' in a sentencebackslide I like to hire good Church members, but sometimes they backslide. Synonyms of 'backslide'relapse, slip, weaken, go wrong More Synonyms of backslide Definition to relapse into former bad habits or vices Keep these things in mind to help prevent you from backsliding. Synonyms slip weaken stray revert to old habits fall back slip back to old ways go astray retrogress Additional synonymsDefinition to become degenerate The argument degenerated into a fist fight. Synonyms decline, slip, sink, decrease, deteriorate, worsen, rot, decay, lapse, fall off, regress, go to pot, retrogressHis friends helped him to get better after he went wrong. Synonyms lapse, sin, err, fall from grace, go astray, go to the bad, go off the straight and narrow (informal) Definition to decline gradually in status, condition, or degree The house lapsed into disarray through lack of care. Synonyms slip, fall, decline, sink, drop, slide, deteriorate, degenerate- backlash
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