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Backslides

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

Scrabble:19 ptsWWF:22 pts10 letters

Definition of Backslides

noun

  1. A backward regression; a reverting back to a worse state.
  2. 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

  1. 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."

  2. 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 Backslides

+1 Letter Anagrams

Words formed by adding one letter to "backslides" and rearranging:

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