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 Definitions of backslide  [ˈbækˌslaɪd]  

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Definition of 'backslide' Random House Webster's College Dictionary 

1. (v.i.) backslide
to relapse into bad habits, sinful behavior, or undesirable activities.

2. (n.) backslide
an instance of backsliding.

Etymology:  (1575–85)

Definition of 'backslide' Princeton's WordNet 

1. (verb) lapse, backslide
drop to a lower level, as in one's morals or standards


Definition of 'backslide' Webster Dictionary 

1. (verb) backslide
to slide back; to fall away; esp. to abandon gradually the faith and practice of a religion that has been professed



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