backslides
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Definitions ofbackslides
- A backward regression; a reverting back to a worse state.
- A dance move in which the feet are alternately slid back and the heels lifted, giving the illusion of walking forwards while actually moving backwards; later popularly called the moonwalk.
- 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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