backslide

verb
High School
1

To regress; to slip backwards or revert to a previous, worse state.

2

To shirk responsibility; to renege on one's obligations or commitments.

3

To revert back into a life of sin after being saved.

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Rhymes

Words that share the same ending sound pattern

Alliteration

Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)

Assonance

Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing

Consonance

Words sharing similar consonant sound patterns — adds texture and cohesion to writing