What is another word for empty promises?

Pronunciation: [ˈɛmpti pɹˈɒmɪsɪz] (IPA)

Empty promises are the worst. Whether it's a politician making grand statements but taking no action, or a friend who keeps letting you down, we've all experienced empty promises at some point in our lives. But there are other ways to describe these promises that never amount to anything. You could call them hollow assurances, meaningless commitments, or insincere guarantees. They could also be referred to as false pledges, broken vows, or unfulfilled oaths. No matter how you describe them, one thing is certain: empty promises are frustrating, disappointing, and ultimately, deceitful. It's important to hold people accountable for their words and ensure they live up to their promises.

What are the hypernyms for Empty promises?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.
  • Other hypernyms:

    false hope, false promises, unfulfilled promises.

Famous quotes with Empty promises

  • Soldiers' bellies are not satisfied with empty promises and hopes.
    Peter The Great
  • Since Don Quixote de la Mancha is a crazy fool and a madman, and since Sancho Panza, his squire, knows it, yet, for all that, serves and follows him, and hangs on these empty promises of his, there can be no doubt that he is more of a madman and a fool than his master.
    Miguel de Cervantes

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