Meaning ofbackslidein English

Verb

1. to regress or slip backwards; worsen
   After a few months of progress, his health began to backslide due to poor diet.
2. to shirk responsibility; renege on commitments
   The company was accused of trying to backslide on its promise to reduce carbon emissions.
3. to revert to sinful ways (after being saved)
   The former addict struggled not to backslide into his old habits during difficult times.