backslides

[US]/ˈbækˌslaɪdz/
[UK]/ˈbækslaɪdz/

Translation

v.to slip or slide backward; to revert to a previous state or condition

Phrases & Collocations

backslides on promises

Example Sentences

the project backslides due to lack of funding.

she fears that her progress will backslide.

it’s common for people to backslide after making changes.

the team must work together to prevent backslides.

backslides can happen during stressful times.

he is determined not to backslide in his recovery.

to maintain success, one must guard against backslides.

she noticed a backslide in her performance last month.

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