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breaking one's word

breaking one's word is the present participle and gerund of break one's word.

Meaning of break one's word

Verb

break one's word (third-person singular simple present breaks one's word, present participle breaking one's word, simple past broke one's word, past participle broken one's word)

  1. To break a promise one has made.
    Synonyms:
    go back on one's word, break one's promise, renege on one's promise
    Antonyms:
    keep one's word, stay true to one's word, be as good as one's word, deliver the goods

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What is breaking one's word the present participle and gerund of?
Breaking one's word is the present participle and gerund of break one's word.

Words near breaking one's word in the dictionary

  1. breaking one's lance
  2. breaking one's maiden
  3. breaking one's neck
  4. breaking one's promise
  5. breaking one's stride
  6. breaking one's word
  7. breaking open
  8. breaking out
  9. breaking point
  10. breaking points
  11. breaking ranks

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