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break-promise

Noun CEFR C1

Definitions

An untrustworthy person; someone who habitually breaks vows and promises.

derogatory, obsolete

Examples

“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”

CEFR level

C1
Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
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See also

break-up break-upper break-vow break-wind break, pause, rest breakability

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