Definitions

1. noun

a return to a previous state or condition, especially a decline in moral or spiritual well-being.

“Her backslide into old habits led to a decline in her overall health.”

2. verb

to slip back or regress, especially in moral or spiritual well-being.

“He has been struggling to stay on track, but fears he may backslide into his old ways.”

3. verb

to move or slide backward.

“The sled backslid down the snowy hill, picking up speed.”