Synonyms of backslides

backslides 1 of 2

noun

plural of backslide

as in relapses

Synonyms & Similar Words

• relapses
• lapses
• regressions
• retrogressions
• reversions
• returns
• atavisms
• degenerations
• declines
• nondevelopments

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• developments
• progressions
• evolutions
• advancements
• growths
• gestations
• maturations

backslides

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of backslide

as in lapses

Synonyms & Similar Words

• lapses
• relapses
• regresses
• reverts
• returns
• retrogresses
• throws back
• ebbs
• declines
• falls
• degenerates
• worsens
• retrogrades
• drops

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• advances
• develops
• progresses
• grows
• evolves
• matures
• ripens