false promise
Frequency: 7.511.1 per million words
a deceptive promise made without intention of keeping it
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- The politician's campaign was built on a series of false promises.
- She accused him of making a false promise he never intended to keep.
- Many consumers feel misled by companies that make false promises about their products.
- His repeated false promises eventually eroded all trust in him.
- Don't be fooled by the false promise of quick riches.
- The government's pledge turned out to be nothing more than a false promise.
- After years of false promises, the community lost hope for the project.
- It's crucial to distinguish between genuine commitments and false promises.
- He offered a false promise of support, which never materialized.
- We must hold leaders accountable for every false promise they make.