backslides
The word “backslides” has 2 syllables: back-slides.
It's pronounced as /bækˈslaɪdz/.
What is synonym and antonym for backslides?
In the thesaurus, “backslides” has 5 synonyms and 8 antonyms.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for backslides along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for backslides
- lapses
- regresses
- relapses
- returns
- reverts
Antonyms for backslides
- advancements
- advances
- developments
- develops
- evolutions
- grows
- progresses
- progressions
Meanings of backslides
- noun
- 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; later popularly called the moonwalk.
- verb
- To regress; to slip backwards or revert to a previous, worse state.
- To shirk responsibility; to renege on one's obligations or commitments.
Example Sentences
- Despite her progress, she occasionally backslides into old habits when under stress.
- It's important to recognize the warning signs of potential backslides in recovery.
- The therapist offered strategies to prevent backslides and maintain steady progress.
- His commitment to change wavered, leading to several backslides in his recovery journey.
- The team observed a pattern of backslides whenever the workload became overwhelming.
On this page you'll find 13 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to backslides, such as: advancements, advances, developments, develops, evolutions, grows, lapses.
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