Backslide and Ripen

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Backslide verb - Drop to a lower level, as in one's morals or standards.

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Ripen is an antonym for backslide.

Ripen verb - To become mature.

Usage example: pears ripening on the tree

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Backslide is an antonym for ripen.

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