backslide

1 of 1verb

/ˈbækslaɪd/

Forms:backslides,backsliding,backslid,backslidden

1

to return to worse behavior, habits, or moral standards after having improved

After months of sobriety, he began to backslide into drinking again.
The politician promised reform but soon backslid into corrupt practices.
She was doing well in her studies but backslid after missing several classes.
Old habits die hard, and it's easy to backslide without support.
The community leader urged people not to backslide into violence.

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