Pronunciation: /ˈbækˌslaɪd/
noun a relapse into bad ways or error
A1 She experienced a backslide in her progress after taking a break from studying.
A2 The team's backslide in performance was evident during the second half of the game.
B1 The company suffered a backslide in profits due to the economic downturn.
B2 His backslide into bad habits was disappointing after all the progress he had made.
C1 The country's backslide into authoritarianism raised concerns among human rights organizations.
C2 The backslide in diplomatic relations between the two countries was a setback for peace negotiations.
verb to relapse into bad ways or error
A1 She was doing well in her recovery, but then she started to backslide.
A2 After months of progress, he began to backslide into his old habits.
B1 The company's sales have been backsliding for the past few quarters.
B2 Despite his efforts to stay sober, he found himself backsliding into addiction.
C1 The country's economy has been backsliding due to political instability.
C2 The athlete's performance backslid after suffering a serious injury.
formal The patient's backslide in physical therapy was concerning to the medical team.
informal I noticed you starting to backslide on your diet, we need to get back on track.
slang Don't backslide on your promises, keep your word.
figurative After making progress in therapy, she felt like any setback would be a backslide in her recovery journey.
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