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Rarebackslides
The correct spelling is backslides.
How to pronounce backslides
noun
Say it like: Bak-sli-des
The correct spelling is backslides. A backward regression; a reverting back to a worse state. For example: "He felt better for a little while, before his condition started to backslide."
Usage Examples
“He felt better for a little while, before his condition started to backslide.”
“Rich countries are backsliding on their commitment to agree to new WTO measures to help people in poor countries gain access to affordable medicines. — Oxfam press release, 24 June 2002”
Meanings
noun
- 1.A backward regression; a reverting back to a worse state.
- 2.A dance move in which the feet are alternately slid back and the heels lifted, giving the illusion of walking forwards while actually moving backwards; later popularly called the moonwalk.
verb
- 1.To regress; to slip backwards or revert to a previous, worse state.
- 2.To shirk responsibility; to renege on one's obligations or commitments.
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