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backslidden

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3 syllables
11 characters
English (US)
3syllables

backslidden

Hyphenation via the Knuth-Liang algorithm — result not verified against authoritative sources.

backslidden is a polysyllabic word with 3 syllables. Using the Knuth-Liang algorithm, we calculated the hyphenation for the word you’ve entered. However, this hyphenation has not been verified against authoritative sources and may be approximate. This is because the algorithm relies on pre-defined patterns that may not cover all exceptions, contextual variations, or irregular spellings. We are working to verify hyphenations against trusted sources to ensure greater accuracy. For now, backslidden is hyphenated as:

Definitions ofbackslidden

1verb
  • To regress; to slip backwards or revert to a previous, worse state.

    Example: "He felt better for a little while, before his condition started to backslide."

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

    Example: "Rich countries are backsliding on their commitment to agree to new WTO measures to help people in poor countries gain access to affordable medicines. — Oxfam press release, 24 June 2002"

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