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breaks one's word

breaks one's word is the third-person singular simple present indicative 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

Questions about breaks one's word

What is breaks one's word the third-person singular simple present indicative of?
Breaks one's word is the third-person singular simple present indicative of break one's word.

Words near breaks one's word in the dictionary

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

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