backslid

[bak-slahyd]

backslid Definition

to revert to a worse condition, to relapse into bad habits or sinful behavior.

Using backslid: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "backslid" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  After months of sobriety, he backslid and started drinking again.

• Example

  She promised herself she wouldn't backslide into her old eating habits.

• Example

  The company's profits have backslid in the last quarter.

• Example

  He had backslid into his former way of life.

backslid Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for backslid

• relapse
• regress
• retrogress
• revert
• fall back

Antonyms for backslid

• progress
• advance
• improve

Phrases with backslid

• backslide into sin

  to return to sinful behavior after a period of improvement

  Example

  He had backslid into sin after years of being a devout Christian.

• backslide into addiction

  to return to addictive behavior after a period of abstinence

  Example

  She was afraid she would backslide into addiction if she didn't stay vigilant.

• backslide into poverty

  to return to a state of poverty after a period of financial stability

  Example

  The family had backslid into poverty after the father lost his job.

Origins of backslid

from backslide (verb) + -ed (suffix)

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Summary: backslid in Brief

'Backslid' [bak-slahyd] is a verb that means to revert to a worse condition, often involving bad habits or sinful behavior. It can refer to a variety of situations, such as addiction, poverty, or unhealthy eating habits. Examples include 'After months of sobriety, he backslid and started drinking again.' and 'She promised herself she wouldn't backslide into her old eating habits.' Synonyms include 'relapse,' 'regress,' and 'revert.'