went back

VERB

break promise; change one's mind

Synonyms

WEAK

abandon be unfaithful betray desert forsake leave in the lurch renege repudiate retract return revert run out on

Antonyms

WEAK

keep promise

VERB

break

Synonyms

STRONGEST

renege

WEAK

abandon be unfaithful betray change desert forsake repudiate retract return revert

Example Sentences

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Ghost had an allergic reaction to the cold water, breaking out in red welts and shaking uncontrollably, the court heard, so the pair went back to Ghost's luxury beachside apartment rental to warm up.

From BBC • May 8, 2026

When we finally went back two weeks later, they were all quietly reading in the back seat.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 4, 2026

Undeterred, the attorney general went back to the Legislature, which passed two related bills in 2026 alone.

From Slate • May 4, 2026

We went back for a second day of Stagecoach and spent most of the day holding on to our hats.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 26, 2026

She glanced up as I came in the room, then went back to banging and slamming.

From "Code Name Kingfisher" by Liz Kessler