Backsliding

Synonyms of backsliding

• regression
• relapse
• retrogression

Antonyms of backsliding

• progress
• improvement
• advancement

Collocations of backsliding

backsliding behavior

Frequency: 70 %

His backsliding behavior was causing concern among his friends.

backsliding relationship

Frequency: 65 %

Their backsliding relationship was in need of serious attention.

backsliding economy

Frequency: 60 %

The backsliding economy was a major topic of discussion during the election.

backsliding progress

Frequency: 50 %

The backsliding progress of the project was frustrating for the team.

backsliding trend

Frequency: 45 %

The backsliding trend in voter turnout was a cause for concern.

Idiomatic Expressions for backsliding

• Phrase: backsliding into old ways
  Meaning: to regress to previous behaviors or habits that are not beneficial
  Usage: After months of progress, he found himself backsliding into old ways of procrastination.