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broke one's word

broke one's word is the simple past 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 broke one's word

What is broke one's word the simple past of?
Broke one's word is the simple past of break one's word.

Words near broke one's word in the dictionary

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

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