sliding back
- backslidingReverting to former sins
- relapseReturn to former illness
- regressionReturn to former state
- retreatSanctuary or withdrawal
- slippingLosing footing unintentionally
falling · decline · reverting · receding · stumbling · deterioration · lapse · setback · recurrence · sinking · dropping · weakening · faltering · regressing · tumbling · losing · ground · grip
direction of movement
sliding backmoving forward
Continuing toward a goal
advancing · progressing · pushing ahead · pushing forward · forging ahead
progress/regression
sliding backprogressing
Moving toward completion
advancing · moving forward · improving · gaining ground · making headway
stability/control
sliding backholding ground
Maintaining position under pressure
holding firm · standing fast · staying put · digging in · anchoring