What are the hypernyms for Gave one's word?
A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.
What are the opposite words for gave one's word?
The phrase "gave one's word" typically means making a promise or giving an assurance. Its antonym can be " broke one's promise" which means not following through with a commitment made. Another antonym for "gave one's word" can be "withdrew one's pledge" which refers to retracting or rescinding a promise. "Betrayed one's word" can also be used as an antonym for this phrase, which means going against the word given, which can result in a breach of trust or a sense of betrayal. These antonyms serve as a cautionary reminder to take the commitments one makes seriously, and to follow them up with actions.
What are the antonyms for Gave one's word?
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v.
• assure
• contract
- amplify
, - break
, - break off
, - confuse
, - derange
, - dilate
, - disagree
, - disapprove
, - disarrange
, - discourage
, - disorder
, - disorganize
, - dissent
, - end
, - enlarge
, - expand
, - extend
, - free
, - give
, - increase
, - lengthen
, - let go
, - open
, - refuse
, - reject
, - release
, - spread
, - stretch
.
• endorse
- Unauthorize
, - attack
, - censure
, - criticize
, - dissuade
, - halt
, - invalidate
, - oppose
, - protest
, - renounce
, - repel
.
• engage
- banish
, - break up
, - cancel
, - decline
, - defuse
, - disavow
, - discharge
, - disconnect
, - dismiss
, - eject
, - expel
, - fail
, - fall behind
, - fire
, - give up
, - let off
, - loose
, - loosen
, - lose
, - oust
, - shun
, - surrender
, - unfasten
, - untie
, - yield
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• swear
• testify
Related words: honor one's word, keep one's word, break one's word, pledge one's word, swear one's word, take the pledge
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