BACKSLIDES
(verb, noun)Definitions
There are 3 meanings of the word
Backslides.
Backslides - as a verb
Backslides - as a 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.
Example Sentences
"He had been doing so well in his recovery, but unfortunately he backslides and started using drugs again."
"After months of improving his diet and exercise routine, John backslides and starts eating junk food again."
"Despite her initial progress, Mary backslides and falls back into her old habits of procrastination."
"The patient's condition seemed to be improving, but suddenly he backslides and his symptoms worsen."
"She had quit smoking for a year, but eventually backslides and starts smoking again."
Word Game Points
Is BACKSLIDES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, backslides is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
BACKSLIDES has a SCRABBLE points total of 19.
Is BACKSLIDES a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, backslides is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordBACKSLIDES has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 22.
Is BACKSLIDES a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, backslides is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordBACKSLIDES has a WORDFEUD points total of 21.
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