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
- break-promises
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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