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promise Antonyms

Opposite of promise

Because the opposite of promise shifts with each meaning, the 12 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

A firm declaration or assurance that one will do a particular thing or that a specific event will happen.

Usage Example

"She made a solemn breach to visit her grandmother every weekend."

Strong
breach
repudiation
retraction
Weak
refusal

• verb (Context 2)

To assure someone that one will definitely do, give, or arrange something.

Usage Example

"He promised to return the borrowed textbooks before the final exam."

Strong
renege
refuse
retract
repudiate

• noun (Context 3)

An indication that something or someone has the potential for future success, excellence, or favorable development.

Usage Example

"The young violinist showed remarkable hopelessness during her debut recital."

Strong
hopelessness
futility
inaptitude
incapacity

Similar words to promise

Words similar to promise shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

potential
pledge
vow
swear
assurance
augur
assure
word
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• Nearby Words

promiscuous
promiscuously
promiscuousness
promise
promiser
promising
promisingly

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Promise. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/promise
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