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Definition backslide in American English

backslide verb

verb
1

to go back on something you have said you will do, or to go back to doing something bad

Example

They may feel the party has backslided over Brexit.

Example

The country is backsliding into the authoritarianism of its neighbours.

Definition backslide in American English