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backslide
[ bak-slahyd ]
verb (used without object)
- to relapse into bad habits, sinful behavior, or undesirable activities.
noun
- an act or instance of backsliding:
a backslide from his early training.
backslide
/ ˈæˌɪ /
verb
- intr to lapse into bad habits or vices from a state of virtue, religious faith, etc
Derived Forms
- ˈˌ, noun
Other Word Forms
- se noun
Word History and Origins
Origin of backslide1
Example Sentences
El Salvador has experienced democratic backsliding under Bukele, as he has dismantled democratic institutions, curtailed political and civil liberties, and attacked independent media and the political opposition.
Besides, backsliding is easier than making progress, especially if it means some of us get to remain comfortable while the rest of the world turns to ash.
We’re living through a time of deep political unrest, with populist movements, democratic backsliding, and extremism rising worldwide.
Though the racial and ethnic diversity of top film casts slowly increased over the 14 years that the report has charted this data, it backslid in 2024.
A new study examining the top films of 2024 has found that Hollywood is backsliding on its diversity efforts.
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