decair — meaning in English

English meaning

• backslide verb To fall back into an earlier, worse state or habit.
• wither verb To shrink, dry up, or lose freshness, especially from lack of water.

Senses

decair is used for these senses in English:

• backslide (intransitive) To regress; to slip backwards or revert to a previous, worse state.
• wither (transitive) To make helpless due to emotion.

backslide — full definition

1. verb To fall back into an earlier, worse state or habit.
2. verb To fail to carry out a duty or promise you had committed to.
3. verb (religion) To return to sinful ways after having reformed.

wither — full definition

1. verb To shrink, dry up, or lose freshness, especially from lack of water.
2. verb To gradually lose strength, vitality, or importance.

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