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Meaning of Backslide | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

  1. A backward regression; a reverting back to a worse state.
  2. 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.

Equivalents

العربية يتردّى
Deutsch rückläufig werden
Français régresser Renier revenir sur sa parole se dédire
Português apostatar decair regredir regressar retroceder

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

Backslider Backsliders Backslides Backsliding backslope backslum

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