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backslide in German

backslide in German is rückläufig werden — backslide means to regress; to slip backwards or revert to a previous, worse state.

backslide in German

rückläufig werden
verb
(intransitive) To regress; to slip backwards or revert to a previous, worse state.

What does "backslide" mean?

  1. verb To regress; to slip backwards or revert to a previous, worse state.
  2. verb To shirk responsibility; to renege on one's obligations or commitments.
  3. verb To revert back into a life of sin after being saved.
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What is "backslide" in German?

"backslide" in German is rückläufig werden. backslide means: To regress; to slip backwards or revert to a previous, worse state.

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