Definition of Backsliding

1. Noun. A failure to maintain a higher state.

Exact synonyms: Lapse, Lapsing, Relapse, Relapsing, Reversion, Reverting
Generic synonyms: Failure
Specialized synonyms: Recidivism
Derivative terms: Lapse, Lapse, Relapse, Relapse, Relapse, Revert

Definition of Backsliding

1. a. Slipping back; falling back into sin or error; sinning.

2. n. The act of one who backslides; abandonment of faith or duty.

Definition of Backsliding

1. Verb. (present participle of backslide) ¹

2. Adjective. sliding back ¹

3. Noun. An occasion on which one backslides, especially in a moral sense ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Backsliding

1. backslide [v] - See also: backslide

Lexicographical Neighbors of Backsliding

backslapped
backslapper
backslappers
backslapping
backslaps
backslash
backslashed
backslashes
backslashing
backslid
backslidden
backslide
backslider
backsliders
backslides
backsliding (current term)
backslidings
backspace
backspace character
backspace key
backspaceable
backspaced
backspacer
backspaces
backspacing
backspin
backspinning
backspins
backsplash
backsplashes

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