Definition of Go back on

1. Verb. Fail to fulfill a promise or obligation. "She backed out of her promise"

Exact synonyms: Renege, Renege On, Renegue On
Generic synonyms: Annul, Countermand, Lift, Overturn, Repeal, Rescind, Reverse, Revoke, Vacate
Entails: Assure, Promise
Derivative terms: Renege

Definition of Go back on

1. Verb. (transitive) To be treacherous or faithless to; betray; as, to go back on friends. ¹

2. Verb. (transitive) To fail to keep; to renege on; as, to go back on one's promises. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Lexicographical Neighbors of Go Back On

go against the grain
go ahead
go all out
go along
go along for the ride
go along to get along
go along with
go along with the gag
go ape
go around
go away
go awry
go back
go back on (current term)
go bad
go ballistic
go bananas
go bankrupt
go begging
go belly-up
go blue
go board
go bonkers
go by
go by the board

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