backslider Synonyms & Antonyms
/ˈbakslaɪdə/
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Backslider as a Noun
1
A recidivist; one who backslides, especially in a religious sense; an apostate.
She married him thinking to change his ways, and for a while he got religion, but he was ever a backslider; she soon began finding bottles stashed about the house.
2
One who will not do his work or shoulder his responsibilities.
Backslider in a Sentence
She married him thinking to change his ways, and for a while he got religion, but he was ever a backslider; she soon began finding bottles stashed about the house.
Word Forms & Grammar
backslider (plural backsliders)
Words That Rhyme With Backslider
Origin of Backslider
From backslide + -er.
Backslider: Key Facts
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈbakslaɪdə/ |
| Meaning | A recidivist; one who backslides, especially in a religious sense; an apostate |
| Plural | backsliders |