backslider

Meanings

• noun

  A person who repeatedly goes back on a commitment or promise; a relapser.

• noun

  In religion, a person who returns to an earlier faith or practice after having abandoned it.

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with backslider
rider , hider , lider , abider , rider

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Variants

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backslid , backslidden , backslide , backslider , backsliders , backslides , backsliding

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Etymology

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Originally meant 'one who slides back', from back (backward) + slider.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'backslider' first appeared in English in the late 16th century.

2. In some religious contexts, a 'backslider' is considered to be in a more serious state than someone who has never held the faith before.

3. The term 'backslider' can also be used metaphorically to describe a situation or trend that reverses a previous progress or improvement.

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Related Concepts

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1. relapse: The act of slipping back into a previous condition or behavior, often after a period of improvement.

2. repentance: A feeling of regret for past actions and a determination to make amends and change one's ways.

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Culture

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In literature, the term 'backslider' has been used to describe characters who repeatedly fall into old habits or behaviors despite their best intentions. In religious contexts, it refers to individuals who return to their former faith or practices after having abandoned them.

How to Memorize "backslider"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a person going back on their word, or a religious figure returning to their former faith. Visualize the actions and emotions associated with each definition.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'backslider' with the idea of someone going back on their promises or returning to an earlier faith or practice.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a memorable phrase, such as 'Back to the old ways, that's what a backslider does.'

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