ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Break-promise

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Break-promise is a noun meaning (obsolete, derogatory) An untrustworthy person; someone who habitually breaks vows and promises.

Meaning

(obsolete, derogatory) An untrustworthy person; someone who habitually breaks vows and promises.

Example Sentences

if you break one jot of your promise or come one / minute behind your hour, I will think you the most / pathetical break-promise and the most hollow lover

Word Forms

Synonyms for break-promise

Depending on context, synonyms include break-vow, oathbreaker, piker, reneger.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include break-vow, breakee, homebreaker, leg-breaker, breaker-inner, breaker.

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