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dishonor commitments

[dɪsˈɑnər kəˈmɪtmənts]
verb phrase
desrespeitar compromissos
1. to fail to fulfill or keep one's promises, agreements, or obligations; to break faith with someone
He dishonored his commitments to the company by leaving without notice.
Ele desrespeitou seus compromissos com a empresa ao sair sem aviso prévio.
2. to act in a way that violates the trust or expectations placed in a person
The politician dishonored her commitments to her constituents.
A política desrespeitou seus compromissos com seus eleitores.
NYC Slang
punk out on commitments
Synonyms
break commitmentsviolate agreementsfail to honorrenege on promisesbetray trust
Antonyms
honor commitmentskeep promisesfulfill obligationsmaintain fidelityuphold agreements

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
desrespeitar compromissos
most common usage
Rio de Janeiro
não honrar compromissos
alternative phrasing
São Paulo
desrespeitar compromissos
standard usage
Portugal
desrespeitar compromissos
formal usage; may also use 'violar compromissos'

Related Idioms & Phrases

break faith with someone
leave someone in the lurch
go back on one's word
eat one's words
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