How to pronounce“backslide”in English
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Definitions of “backslide”
To regress; to slip backwards or revert to a previous, worse state.
“He felt better for a little while, before his condition started to backslide.”
To shirk responsibility; to renege on one's obligations or commitments.
“Rich countries are backsliding on their commitment to agree to new WTO measures to help people in poor countries gain access to affordable medicines.”
A backward regression; a reverting back to a worse state.
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.
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