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I wish there were more true conversion, and then there would not be so much backsliding, and, for fear of suffering, living at ease, when there are so few to contend for Christ and His cause.
Donald Cargill

Meaning of "backsliding" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF BACKSLIDING

backsliding  [ˈbækˌslaɪdɪŋ] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF BACKSLIDING

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Backsliding is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES BACKSLIDING MEAN IN ENGLISH?

backsliding

Backslide

Backsliding, also known as falling away, is a term used within Christianity to describe a process by which an individual who has converted to Christianity reverts to pre-conversion habits and/or lapses or falls into sin, when a person turns from God to pursue their own desire. In Christianity, within denominations which teach Arminianism, such as the Methodist Church and Pentecostal Holiness Church, as well as in the Roman Catholic Church, backsliding is a state in which any free willed believer can adopt, which is a doctrine rejected by most Calvinists. In these denominations, it is taught that the backslidden individual is in danger of Hell if he does not repent. Historically, backsliding was considered a trait of the Biblical Israel which would turn from the Abrahamic God to follow idols. In the New Testament church, the story of the Prodigal Son has become a representation of a backslider.

Definition of backsliding in the English dictionary

The definition of backsliding in the dictionary is a return to former bad habits or vices from a state of virtue.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH BACKSLIDING


abiding
əˈbaɪdɪŋ
confiding
kənˈfaɪdɪŋ
deciding
dɪˈsaɪdɪŋ
dividing
dɪˈvaɪdɪŋ
gliding
ˈɡlaɪdɪŋ
guiding
ˈɡaɪdɪŋ
hang-gliding
ˈhæŋɡlaɪdɪŋ
hiding
ˈhaɪdɪŋ
joyriding
ˈdʒɔɪˌraɪdɪŋ
metalliding
ˈmɛtəˌlaɪdɪŋ
niding
ˈnaɪdɪŋ
nitriding
ˈnaɪtraɪdɪŋ
nondividing
ˌnɒndɪˈvaɪdɪŋ
overriding
ˌəʊvəˈraɪdɪŋ
paragliding
ˈpærəˌɡlaɪdɪŋ
providing
prəˈvaɪdɪŋ
riding
ˈraɪdɪŋ
siding
ˈsaɪdɪŋ
sliding
ˈslaɪdɪŋ
unabiding
ˌʌnəˈbaɪdɪŋ

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE BACKSLIDING

backsheesh
backshore
backside
backsight
backslap
backslapper
backslash
backslid
backslide
backslider
backspace
backspace key
backspacer
backspeir
backspin
backsplash
backstab
backstabber
backstage
backstage pass

WORDS THAT END LIKE BACKSLIDING

according
beam riding
biding
braiding
chiding
cyaniding
goods siding
horse riding
horseback riding
invaliding
law-abiding
manriding
nightriding
North Riding
outriding
raiding
ram raiding
trick riding
upbraiding
voiding
West Riding

Synonyms and antonyms of backsliding in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

SYNONYMS OF «BACKSLIDING»

The following words have a similar or identical meaning as «backsliding» and belong to the same grammatical category.
synonyms of backsliding

Translation of «backsliding» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF BACKSLIDING

Find out the translation of backsliding to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of backsliding from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «backsliding» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

倒退
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

retroceso
570 millions of speakers

English

backsliding
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

स्वधर्म त्याग
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

التراجع
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

откат
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

apostasia
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

বিপথগামিনী
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

retour en arrière
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Backsliding
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Rückfall
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

後戻り
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

타락
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Backsliding
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

sa ngã
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

சீர்கேட்டைக்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

बॅकस्लाइडिंग
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

buna gücüm
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

backsliding
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

wycofywanie
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

відкат
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

apostazie
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

οπισθοδρόμηση
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

terugval
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

återfall
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

frafall
5 millions of speakers

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The term «backsliding» is regularly used and occupies the 56.200 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about backsliding

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2 QUOTES WITH «BACKSLIDING»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word backsliding.
1
Donald Cargill
I wish there were more true conversion, and then there would not be so much backsliding, and, for fear of suffering, living at ease, when there are so few to contend for Christ and His cause.
2
Billy Sunday
A revival does two things. First, it returns the Church from her backsliding and second, it causes the conversion of men and women; and it always includes the conviction of sin on the part of the Church. What a spell the devil seems to cast over the Church today!

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «BACKSLIDING»

Discover the use of backsliding in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to backsliding and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Backsliding: Understanding Weakness of Will
The aim of this book is to explain why that happens. The first main item of business is to clarify the nature of backsliding - of actions that display some weakness of will.
Alfred R. Mele, 2012
2
Don't Look Back!: The Harmful Consequences of Backsliding
Don't Look Back! The Harmful Consequences of Backsliding explores the dangers of turning your back on God. Author Vanessa Grossett tells the story of Esther, a pastor, successful businesswoman, and faithful Christian.
Vanessa Grossett, 2010
3
The Backsliding Child of God: Overcoming and Defeating the Enemy
Kevin Peeples, popular Florida surfer, who lives in the fast lane of fame, success, friends, and all the world can offer when it comes to women, drugs, alcohol and free will, soon learns that the world isn't all it is cracked up to be.
Kevin Peeples, 2010
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Backsliding in the Promised Land: A Play
Who is he really? In this heart-wrenching drama touched with humor, Lowe explores issues of identity, the price of safety and the redeeming power of truth."--Publisher's website.
Michele Lowe, 2005
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Backsliding
Backsliding happens when you gradually move further away from God. The teaching that this book offers will drive you away from ignorance.
Dag Heward-Mills, 2008
6
Strategies of Commitment and Other Essays
Against. Backsliding. • Albert Hirschman observed some years ago that countries that are technically backward are far better at maintaining airlines than maintaining roadbeds. The point had to do with incentives: you can patch the road ...
Thomas C. Schelling, 2006
7
Fossilization in Adult Second Language Acquisition
It is important to note that in this earliest conceptualization, fossilization is largely monolithic, linked primarily with 'backsliding'. For other researchers, fossilization is a product as well as a process; it affects the entire IL system as well as its ...
Zhaohong Han, 2004
8
Applied Subsurface Geological Mapping with Structural Methods
backsliding is a second-order effect relative to the total amount of slip along the major normal fault – one part of bedding plane slip to about every seven parts of the slip along the Corsair Fault. Although the bedding plane slip within the frontal  ...
Daniel J. Tearpock, Richard E. Bischke, 2002
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Buddhist Faith and Sudden Enlightenment
Chapter Five Nonbacksliding Faith and Backsliding Faith In the Invocation of the Treatise on Awakening Mahayana Faith the author states his basic reason for composing the text: “to eliminate [all] doubts and awaken right Mahayana faith.
Sung-bae Park, 1983
10
Scriptural conversion; or, Observations on the nature and ...
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J S. Pipe, 1813

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «BACKSLIDING»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term backsliding is used in the context of the following news items.
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Kerry says Iran deal near but warns against Tehran backsliding
John Kerry announces progress in nuclear talks with Iran in Vienna. However, he is tamping down expectations, saying critical issues remain. «EJ Insight, Jul 15»
2
Global funds not exposed to China rout, but broader risks loom
Already, by tinkering with regulation and monetary policy to temper market moves, Beijing is seen to be backsliding on financial system reforms. «Business Standard, Jul 15»
3
All is not lost for the Ex-Im Bank
“For the development community there's a real risk that you'll have some backsliding about what's available to these companies that rely on the ... «Devex, Jul 15»
4
How to Contain Athens' Economic Problems
... and the other European capitals to confront what they perceived as repeated Greek backsliding on the implementation of agreed reforms. «Foreign Affairs, Jul 15»
5
A report from the ​Archives, Statistics, and Research director
... report losses: both deaths, and the loss of living members described in different parts of the world as apostasy, backsliding, and so on. «Adventist Review, Jul 15»
6
Blog: Media Spur Misperception of Upswing in Female CEOs
"Even if gender quality takes longer than desired, the chances of backsliding on the issue is highly unlikely while the prospect o continued ... «O'Dwyer's PR News, Jul 15»
7
Gleneagles' promise to make poverty history has yet to be delivered
... the UK's commitment – now enshrined in law – to spend 0.7% of national income on aid; among other countries, backsliding has been rife. «The Guardian, Jul 15»
8
The struggles of a backslider
Randal Rushie, a backsliding Christian, who has indulged in repeated acts of fornication hopes to find his way back to the house of God. «Jamaica Gleaner, Jul 15»
9
July 4th Nightmare: What If America Lost the War For Independence?
With all its warts, with all its stumbles forward and all its backsliding, America still shines as a beautiful and noble idea. I am glad General ... «The National Interest Online, Jul 15»
10
Tensions remain in China, Japan
In this regard, the Chinese are constantly on the lookout for any backsliding on the part of the Japanese. They scrupulously examine any ... «The Kingston Whig-Standard, Jul 15»

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