break one's word

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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

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