41 Synonyms for Backslide: lapse, regress

backslide (41 synonym found)

Backslide has 41 synonyms. The top synonyms for backslide are lapse, regress, relapse, recidivate, revert, retrogress, retrocede, return and 33 more. Another word for backslide is lapse. Browse the full list below.

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What is a synonym for backslide?

A common synonym for backslide is lapse. Other synonyms include regress, relapse, recidivate, revert.

How many synonyms does backslide have?

Backslide has 41 synonyms listed on Thesaurasize.

What does backslide mean?

(v): to regress; to slip backwards or revert to a previous, worse state; to shirk responsibility; to renege on one's obligations or commitments Example: "he felt better for a little while, before his

Definition of backslide:

(v) : to regress; to slip backwards or revert to a previous, worse state; to shirk responsibility; to renege on one's obligations or commitments

"he felt better for a little while, before his condition started to backslide."

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