Break-vow
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Break-vow 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
With that same purpose-changer, that sly devil, / That broker, that still breaks the pate of faith, / That daily break-vow, he that wins of all, / Of kings, of beggars, old men, young men, maids,
Word Forms
- break-vows
Synonyms for break-vow
Depending on context, synonyms include break-promise, oathbreaker, piker, reneger.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include break-promise, breakee, homebreaker, leg-breaker, breaker-inner, legbreaker.
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