went back on

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

Example Sentences

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When the band went back on the road, DeCarlo went with them, eventually taking over solo lead-vocal duties.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 25, 2026

Still, there was predictable outrage when Martin went back on his promise.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 31, 2025

But after a six-year extradition process, he went back on the run by escaping through a railway station toilet window and now eight years later is believed to be in the Middle East.

From BBC • Jul. 19, 2025

However, Haaland watched the remainder of the game from the bench and went back on to the pitch to shake hands with opposition players after the final whistle.

From BBC • Feb. 15, 2025

True to form, Fabyan then went back on his word.

From "The Woman All Spies Fear" by Amy Butler Greenfield