Backslide
to draw back or apostatize in matters of religion (Acts 21:21; 2
Thess. 2:3; 1 Tim. 4:1). This may be either partial (Prov.
14:14) or complete (Heb. 6:4-6; 10:38, 39). The apostasy may be
both doctrinal and moral.
Bibliography Information Easton, Matthew George. M.A., D.D., "Definition for 'Backslide' Eastons Bible Dictionary". bible-history.com - Eastons; 1897.