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break one's word
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to fail to keep a promise or commitment.

Meanings

to fail to keep a promise or commitment.

He promised to help me move, but he broke his word and didn't show up.

Synonyms

renegego back on one's worddefault

Antonyms

keep one's wordhonor one's promise

to not fulfill a verbal agreement or assurance.

She broke her word to her friend about attending the party.

Synonyms

betraydeceive

Antonyms

fulfilladhere to

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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:58