backslide (Meaning)
backslide (v)
drop to a lower level, as in one's morals or standards
backslide (v. i.)
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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backslide Sentence Examples
- After years of faithfulness, John sadly experienced a backslide in his spiritual life.
- The once-vibrant church had fallen into a state of backslide, its members lacking enthusiasm and purpose.
- The tempting lure of worldly pleasures proved too strong for Sarah, leading her to backslide from her Christian beliefs.
- The backslide of the nation's morality was evident in the increase in crime rates and social unrest.
- The congregation was deeply concerned about the young man's backslide from his former devout path.
- The pastor preached a powerful sermon on the dangers of backslide, warning his listeners to be vigilant against temptation.
- The politician's recent scandals had caused a significant backslide in his popularity among the electorate.
- The athlete had worked tirelessly to achieve his goal, but a single misstep led to a costly backslide.
- The backslide of the economy had a devastating impact on businesses large and small.
- The relationship had once been strong and fulfilling, but a series of misunderstandings had caused a gradual backslide in their bond.
FAQs About the word backslide
drop to a lower level, as in one's morals or standardsTo slide back; to fall away; esp. to abandon gradually the faith and practice of a religion that has been
relapse, lapse, reversion, retrogression, regression,return, nondevelopment,atavism, degeneration, decline
evolution, growth, advancement, evolution, progression, growth, progression, development, development, advancement
After years of faithfulness, John sadly experienced a backslide in his spiritual life.
The once-vibrant church had fallen into a state of backslide, its members lacking enthusiasm and purpose.
The tempting lure of worldly pleasures proved too strong for Sarah, leading her to backslide from her Christian beliefs.
The backslide of the nation's morality was evident in the increase in crime rates and social unrest.
