Is it okay to break a promise?

Is it okay to break a promise?

Only if the harm caused by breaking the promise would be less then the harm caused by keeping it is it okay to break a promise. It is important to remain loyal but a friend that would put you in a position that would compromise the safety of others or compromise your morals is no longer your friend.

What is another word for a promise to do better?

vb. 1 assure, contract, cross one's heart, engage, give an undertaking, give one's word, guarantee, pledge, plight, stipulate, swear, take an oath, undertake, vouch, vow, warrant.

How do you describe a promise?

According to the algorithm that drives this website, the top 5 adjectives for "promise-a promise" are: solemn, wicked, divine, genuine, and sacred. There are 0 other words to describe promise-a promise listed above.

What is more than a promise?

pledge, swear, vow, betroth, plight, troth; accede, agree, assent, consent; contract, engage, guarantee, undertake; affirm, assert, aver, avouch, avow, declare, insist, warrant.

What do you call someone who doesn’t keep their word?

A liar if you want a simple term. If it is someone who regularly makes promises and doesn't live up to them they are a renegger. You may also see a moderately offensive (to some) term Indian Giver which is a reference to Native Americans. This term was very popular before the PC movement.

Which word means a promise not to take sides?

Neutrality. Negotation. Resolution. See answers (2)