backslider

[US]/[ˈbækˌslaɪdər]/
[UK]/[ˈbækˌslaɪdər]/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.A person who returns to a former bad habit or way of life after a period of improvement.; Someone who has abandoned a religious faith or practice.
v.To return to a former bad habit or way of life.; To abandon a religious faith or practice.

Phrases & Collocations

a backslider

backslider's regret

avoiding backsliders

warn a backslider

backslider returns

potential backslider

former backslider

recognizing backsliders

backslider's path

Example Sentences

he was a recovering addict, but sadly became a backslider.

the church warned against the dangers of becoming a backslider in faith.

after years of sobriety, he feared becoming a backslider again.

she felt like a backslider after missing several weeks of church.

the mentor tried to prevent the young man from becoming a backslider.

it's easy to become a backslider if you don't stay vigilant.

the community rallied to help him avoid being a backslider to his goals.

she worried about her friend becoming a backslider to her healthy habits.

he struggled to avoid being a backslider to his old, destructive behaviors.

the program aimed to identify potential backsliders and offer support.

many people are vulnerable to becoming a backslider after a period of success.

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