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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

backslide

/bækslaɪd/ verb · British & US
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What does backslide mean?

verb

To fall or return to a worse state, especially after a period of improvement. To move or slide backward, often in a gradual or imperceptible way.

Example

"The company's profits began to backslide after a series of costly investments."

Definition generated by AI and curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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