Definition of "backslides" [backslides]

• Third-person singular simple present indicative form of backslide. (verb)

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• "The Chinese will threaten the next Administration with "serious consequences" if the U.S. "backslides" on the issue."
• "And sometimes there were heartbreaking backslides."
• "Ageha often backslides — after all, exploring emotion is a key part of these kinds of stories — but those who care about her know they do her no favors to indulge her."