backslidden
Meaning
having reverted to sinful or immoral behavior after a period of improvement (পাছনে ফিরে যাওয়া (pāchane phirē yāōẏā))
Pronunciation
ব্যাকস্লিডেন (byā'kaslīḍen)
Synonyms
fallen, reverted, regressed, declined, lapsed, deteriorated, lost, turned away
Synonyms
He has fallen from grace.
She reverted to her old habits.
His behavior regressed to worse after the incident.
She declined from her previous standards.
He lapsed into old habits.
His health deteriorated during the stress.
He felt lost in his faith.
She has turned away from her moral principles.
Antonyms
He felt redeemed after seeking forgiveness.
Her situation has improved greatly.
He has evolved as a person.
She has ascended in her spiritual journey.
His behavior has been refined over time.
Her thoughts are now organized.
He has renewed his faith.
She has resolved to make better choices.
Phrases
He found himself in a backslidden state after years of faith.
Her confidence is slipping away.
He experienced a fall from grace.
Returning to sin is often a painful journey.
Many feel like they have lost direction in their lives.