Synonyms of break one's promise
3 similar words · 4 opposite words
Another word for break one's promise is go back on one's word. Other synonyms of break one's promise are break one's word and renege on one's promise.
Synonyms and similar words for break one's promise
verbTo fail to keep or maintain an assurance, bond or commitment one has made.
- go back on one's wordSynonym of break one's promise.
- break one's wordTo break a promise one has made.
- renege on one's promise
Opposite of break one's promise
verbTo fail to keep or maintain an assurance, bond or commitment one has made.
- keep one's promise
- stay true to one's word
- be as good as one's word
- deliver the goodsTo do what was promised or expected.
Meaning of break one's promise
- verb To fail to keep or maintain an assurance, bond or commitment one has made.
Questions about synonyms of break one's promise
- What is another word for break one's promise?
- Break one's promise has 3 synonyms on Word.ws, such as go back on one's word, break one's word and renege on one's promise.
- What is the opposite of break one's promise?
- The opposite of break one's promise is keep one's promise. Other antonyms of break one's promise are stay true to one's word, be as good as one's word and deliver the goods.
- What does break one's promise mean?
- Break one's promise means to fail to keep or maintain an assurance, bond or commitment one has made.
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