What is another word for backslid?
Pronunciation: [bˈakslɪd] (IPA) 
Backslid, which means to revert to one's previous state of behavior or belief, can be replaced with several synonyms. Some of these synonyms include relapse, regress, retrogress, fall back, slip, and backslide. Backslid is typically used in religious and moral contexts to describe someone who has returned to sinful or immoral behavior after a period of repentance and reform. However, the other synonyms can be used in broader contexts and also describe someone who has moved backward in progress or development. The use of synonyms in writing and speaking can enhance the clarity and elegance of communication.
