BACKSLIDE
9 letters
18 Scrabble points
Definition of BACKSLIDE
noun
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A backward regression; a reverting back to a worse state.
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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
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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."
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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"
Source: Wiktionary
Word Details
Letters
B
A
C
K
S
L
I
D
E
Length
9 letters
Scrabble Score
18 points