Backslide (Verb)
Meaning
Drop to a lower level, as in one's morals or standards.
Classification
Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..
Examples
- She had been doing well in her new job, but after a few months, she started to backslide into her old habits of procrastination and tardiness.
- The politician's approval ratings suffered when he backslid on his key campaign promises and became embroiled in a scandal.
- Years of therapy had helped him overcome his addiction, but after a recent tragedy, he started to backslide into his old destructive behaviors.
- The team had been working hard to maintain their high standards, but they began to backslide after their coach left the team.
- Despite her good intentions, she found herself backsliding into her old selfish habits when she was under a lot of stress.