Associations to the word «Backslider»

Wiktionary

BACKSLIDER, noun. A recidivist; one who backslides, especially in a religious sense; an apostate.

Dictionary definition

BACKSLIDER, noun. Someone who lapses into previous undesirable patterns of behavior.

Wise words

However many holy words you read, however many you speak, what good will they do you if you do not act upon them?
Dhammapada