Backsliding

Word BACKSLIDING
Character 11
Hyphenation back slid ing
Pronunciations N/A

Definitions and meanings of "Backsliding"

What do we mean by backsliding?

To regress; to slip backwards or revert to a previous, worse state.

To shirk responsibility; to renege on one's obligations or commitments.

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The word "backsliding" in example sentences

"Given the context of the continuing repression in Tibet and an overall backsliding from the Chinese government on human rights, we hope that this time, there will be an indication that the Chinese side is interested in engaging in a results-based dialogue," said Mary Beth Markey of the International Campaign for Tibet. ❋ Unknown (2010)

That grant, I must tell you at once, has been "backsliding" -- so that despite small increases in some years, in terms of real dollars we are now at the level we were at in 1975, while the costs of our artists and arts groups have been rising substantially, not to mention their cost of living. ❋ Unknown (1980)

"apostate" (as the Hebrew for "backsliding" is better rendered); Judah, not as yet utterly apostate, but treacherous or faithless. also -- herself also, like Israel. ❋ Unknown (1871)

Matt’s backsliding is particularly strong today. iluvcapra Says: ❋ Unknown (2010)

But given the context of the continuing repression in Tibet, and an overall backsliding from the Chinese government on human rights, we hope that this time there will be an indication that the Chinese side is interested in engaging in a results-based dialogue. " ❋ Unknown (2010)

I came to chapter determined to cleanse my bosom and ask penance, for my backsliding is the cause of our continued distresses. ❋ Peters, Ellis, 1913-1995 (1977)

'This may be called backsliding,' our author confesses, and it _does_ seem rather a 'go-as - you-please' kind of method. ❋ Andrew Lang (1878)

These four stages are classified as backsliding, or Demonic Oppression. ❋ Unknown (2010)

We've already conceded strategic depth, and their support of Al-Qa'eda affiliates is part of that, so what is this "backsliding" stuff we're talking about? ❋ Unknown (2010)

Last night the Conservative peer, Lord Blackwell, tabled an amendment to prevent any "backsliding" on the Labour government's euro vote commitment. ❋ Not A Sheep (2008)

Is President Obama in a better position this week, or are they -- are they kind of backsliding on the stimulus? ❋ Unknown (2009)

The president's decision to delay withdrawal from Iraq by three months is a sign, Quigley argued, of Obama's "backsliding" on his campaign promise to end the war. ❋ Unknown (2009)

Is President Obama in a better position this week or are they kind of backsliding on the stimulus? ❋ Unknown (2009)

As long as the Anderson's believe that God bestows wealth on the faithful, and that wealth is a sign of moral virtue, their failure to achieve the same wealth as others is as much a sign of their "backsliding" or character failings as the wealth of others is a sign of their moral and character strength. ❋ Unknown (2008)

In "My 30 Days of Consumer Celibacy", Holtcamp soon found herself "backsliding" by buying penguin toys at a Hallmark shop. ❋ Unknown (2007)

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