BACKSLIDING
(noun, verb, adj.)Definitions
There are 4 meanings of the word
Backsliding.
Backsliding - as a noun
A failure to maintain a higher state
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
lapse7lapsing10relapse9relapsing12reversion12reverting13Hypernyms (Closely Related)
failure10Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Backsliding - as a verb
To regress; to slip backwards or revert to a previous, worse state.
Example: "He felt better for a little while, before his condition started to backslide."
To shirk responsibility; to renege on one's obligations or commitments.
Example: "Rich countries are backsliding on their commitment to agree to new wto measures to help people in poor countries gain access to affordable medicines. — oxfam press release, 24 june 2002"
Backsliding - as an adjective
Sliding back
Example Sentences
"The country is experiencing a worrying backsliding in democracy."
"The coach was disappointed by the team's backsliding in the second half of the game."
"She was determined to prevent any further backsliding in her recovery."
"The political party promised to address the issue of economic backsliding."
"There has been a noticeable backsliding in the company's commitment to environmental sustainability."
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Is BACKSLIDING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, backsliding is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
BACKSLIDING has a SCRABBLE points total of 21.
Is BACKSLIDING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, backsliding is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordBACKSLIDING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 26.
Is BACKSLIDING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, backsliding is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordBACKSLIDING has a WORDFEUD points total of 24.
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