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Here is the answer for the: Backslide crossword clue. This crossword clue was last seen on July 9 2025 Eugene Sheffer Crossword puzzle. The solution we have for Backslide has a total of 7 letters.

Answer

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The word RELAPSE is a 7 letter word that has 2 syllable's. The syllable division for RELAPSE is: re-lapse

Definition

To slip or slide back, in a literal sense; to turn back.
To slide or turn back into a former state or practice; to fall back from some condition attained; -- generally in a bad sense, as from a state of convalescence or amended condition; as, to relapse into a stupor, into vice, or into barbarism; -- sometimes in a good sense; as, to relapse into slumber after being disturbed.
To fall from Christian faith into paganism, heresy, or unbelief; to backslide.
A sliding or falling back, especially into a former bad state, either of body or morals; backsliding; the state of having fallen back.
One who has relapsed, or fallen back, into error; a backslider; specifically, one who, after recanting error, returns to it again.

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