unpromise

Meanings

• Verb

  To withdraw or retract a promise.

  - "He unpromised his support for the new policy."
  - "After making a false promise, he was forced to unpromise it."

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Variants

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unpromising , unpromisingly

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Etymology

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Un- (meaning 'not') + promise (a statement or pledge)

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Trivia

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1. The term 'unpromise' is not commonly used in everyday language and is mostly found in formal or legal contexts.

2. The word 'promise' comes from the Old French word 'promesse,' meaning 'pledge' or 'promise.'

3. In literature, the concept of an 'unpromise' is often used to explore themes of trust, loyalty, and commitment.

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Related Concepts

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1. renege: To fail to keep a promise or agreement; to go back on one's word.

2. withdraw: To take back or remove something, such as a promise.

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How to Memorize "unpromise"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a person taking back their hand after extending it in a promise gesture.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'unpromise' with the idea of taking something back or retracting a commitment.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the phrase 'undo a promise' to help remember the meaning of 'unpromise'.

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