backslide

ˈbækslaɪd
backslidbackslidden
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Translation of backslide into German,

Verb

intr.
1.

regression

Rare
regress in development or progress
Rare
in der Entwicklung zurückfallen
  • The project began to backslide after the lead developer left.Das Projekt begann in der Entwicklung zurückzufallen, nachdem der Hauptentwickler gegangen war
2.

religion

Rare
return to sinful behavior after being saved
Rare
  • He feared he might backslide into his old ways.Er fürchtete, er könnte in seine alten Gewohnheiten zurückfallen.

Noun

1.

behavior

Rare
regression to a worse state or condition
Rare
  • His recent actions are seen as a backslide.Seine jüngsten Handlungen werden als Rückschritt angesehen.
2.

dance trick

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dance move creating backward motion illusion
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Moonwalk Rückwärtsschritt Gleitschritt
  • The dancer performed a perfect backslide on stage.Der Tänzer führte auf der Bühne einen perfekten Moonwalk aus.
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Synonyms and analogies of backslide in English

Examples of backslide in a sentence

  • Without support, he might backslide in his recovery.
  • Many worry they might backslide after leaving the retreat.
  • She vowed not to backslide despite the challenges.
  • She feared he would backslide into bad habits.
  • After years of progress, he started to backslide.
  • He began to backslide on his work commitments.

Translations of "backslide" in Context ordered by category and frequency

Noun
derRückfallnm.

People are doing well, then something triggers a backslide.

Den Leuten geht es gut, dann löst etwas einen Rückfall aus.

Verb
rückfällig werdenv.

Which is why I will be watching, should you backslide.

Darum werde ich Sie beobachten, falls Sie rückfällig werden.

zurückfallenv.

After weeks of progress, he worried he might backslide into old habits again.

Nach Wochen des Fortschritts sorgte er sich, dass er wieder in alte Gewohnheiten zurückfallen könnte.

nachlassenv.

Without consistent study, students may backslide in their academic achievements over time.

Ohne kontinuierliches Lernen können Schüler im Laufe der Zeit in ihren schulischen Leistungen nachlassen.

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backslide: Examples and translations in context

And this backslide I've been having, it's a sign.

Und dieser Rückfall, den ich hatte, ist ein Zeichen.

So, in this respect there cannot be a backslide.

Also kann es in dieser Hinsicht keinen Rückfall geben.

We're probably due for a backslide.

Bei uns ist wahrscheinlich ein Rückfall fällig.

It's a really long time to go with no communication after a backslide.

Das ist eine lange Zeit ohne Kommunikation nach einem Rückfall.

When it comes to a backslide, after the initial high,

AKZEPTANZ Kommt es zu einem Rückfall, bleibt nach dem anfänglichen Hoch,

Aren't you worried about a backslide?

Hast du keine Angst vor einem Rückfall?

But I sure believe you can backslide.

Aber ich glaube, dass ihr rückfällig werden könnt.

What you're doing is going to make him completely backslide.

Was du da tust, lässt ihn rückfällig werden.

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