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backsliding

The word “backsliding” has 3 syllables: back-slid-ing

It's pronounced as /bækˈslaɪdɪŋ/

What is synonym and antonym for backsliding?

In the thesaurus, “backsliding” has 10 synonyms and 14 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for backsliding along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for backsliding

  • lapsing
  • regressing
  • relapsing
  • returning
  • reverting
  • secular
  • sinful
  • sinning
  • unfaithful
  • worldly

Antonyms for backsliding

  • advancing
  • ascetic
  • developing
  • devout
  • evolving
  • godly
  • growing
  • holy
  • pious
  • progressing
  • religious
  • sainted
  • saintly
  • spiritual

Meanings of backsliding

  • 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.
  • noun
    1. An occasion on which one backslides, especially in a moral sense.
  • adjective
    1. Sliding back.

Example Sentences

  • Backsliding into old habits is a common challenge during the early stages of recovery.
  • The company's recent financial reports suggest a concerning trend of backsliding.
  • The government's efforts to prevent environmental backsliding have been met with mixed reactions from the public.
  • Despite her initial progress, she noticed signs of backsliding in her commitment to self-care.
  • The coach implemented strict measures to prevent any backsliding in the team's performance.

On this page you'll find 24 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to backsliding, such as: advancing, ascetic, developing, devout, evolving, godly, growing.

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