Backslide Synonyms

băkslīd
A slipping from a higher or better condition to a lower or poorer one
(Noun)
Synonyms:
  1. recidivation
  2. recidivism
  3. backsliding
  4. lapse
  5. relapse
  6. retrogression

Words Related to Backslide

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Backslide Sentence Examples

  • The outcome of every show varies depending upon the participant; some recover while others backslide into their old habits.

  • In the same way, when you do eat something that really isn't part of your healthy diet plan, don't let it cause you to backslide to unhealthy eating as a way of life.

  • After checking out a few of the recipes, the next step for the new raw foodist is finding cures for those cravings so he or she does not backslide back to old habits.

  • Then they can gradually expand his house privileges as long as he doesn't backslide.

  • The dance uses a backslide technique, creating an illusion that thrilled audiences then and continues to do so today.

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