Backslide

Last Updated: January 2, 2026 at 12:30 PM

Scrabble:18 ptsWWF:21 pts9 letters

Definition of Backslide

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.
"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. — Oxfam press release, 24 June 2002"

Anagrams of Backslide

Words You Can Make

50 words can be made from the letters in "backslide":

8-LETTER WORDS

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7-LETTER WORDS

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6-LETTER WORDS

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+1 Letter Anagrams

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Rhyming Words

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