Backslide and Decay

Backslide

Backslide verb - Drop to a lower level, as in one's morals or standards.
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Decay and backslide are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Decay" instead a verb "Backslide".

Decay

Decay verb - To go through decomposition.

Backslide and decay are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Backslide" instead a verb "Decay".

Nearby Words: decayed, decaying, decadence, decadent
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