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1. backslide
verb. ['ˈbækˌslaɪd'] drop to a lower level, as in one's morals or standards.
Synonyms
- fall away
- drop off
- lapse
- drop away
Antonyms
- overgarment
- better
- remember
- roughness
Etymology
- back (English)
- bak (Middle English (1100-1500))
- slide (English)
- sliden (Middle English (1100-1500))
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Rhymes with Backslide
- halide
- landslide
- landslide
- paraglide
How do you pronounce backslide?
Pronounce backslide as ˈbæksˌlaɪd.
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Sentences with backslide
1. Verb, base form
But a new set of circumstances could not be an excuse to backslide.
2. Noun, singular or mass
Using the "out of sight, out of mind" tactic prevents cravings from causing a backslide.