Backslide: meaning, definitions and examples
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backslide
[ ˈbækslaɪd ]
in religion
To relapse into bad ways or error after having made progress.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- She promised not to backslide into her old habits.
- The congregation warned against backsliding from their faith.
general
A deterioration in behavior, belief, or standard.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The company's backslide in customer service resulted in lower satisfaction rates.
- The politician's backslide on his promises disappointed his supporters.
Translations
Translations of the word "backslide" in other languages:
🇵🇹 retroceder
🇮🇳 पुनः पतन
🇩🇪 rückfällig werden
🇮🇩 mundur kembali
🇺🇦 регресувати
🇵🇱 cofać się
🇯🇵 後退する
🇫🇷 reculer
🇪🇸 retroceder
🇹🇷 gerilemek
🇰🇷 퇴보하다
🇸🇦 النكوص
🇨🇿 ustoupit
🇸🇰 ustúpiť
🇨🇳 倒退
🇸🇮 nazadovati
🇮🇸 hliðra aftur
🇰🇿 кері шегіну
🇬🇪 უკან დახევა
🇦🇿 geri çəkilmək
🇲🇽 retroceder
Word origin
The word 'backslide' originated from the combination of 'back' and 'slide'. It dates back to the 16th century and was initially used in a literal sense to describe sliding backwards. Over time, the term evolved to also represent a metaphorical regression or relapse, especially in religious contexts. The concept of backsliding has been a significant theme in various religious teachings and moral discourses.
See also: backsliding, slide, slider, slides, slideshow, sliding.