backare

/ˈbækɑːre/

Definitions

1. verb

to go back on a promise or commitment, or to change one’s opinion or decision.

“She backared on her promise to help me with the project.”

2. noun

a Swedish unit of area, equivalent to about 43,560 square feet.

“The farm was 100 backare in size.”

3. noun

a type of Swedish folk dance.

“The group performed a traditional backare at the festival.”

Synonyms

  • renege
  • retract
  • revoke

Antonyms

  • comply
  • fulfill