welch
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To welch is to fail to honor a bet or obligation—to back out of a commitment after the fact: He welched on the deal.
The term is considered offensive as it derives from a slur against Welsh people, implying they are untrustworthy.
The spelling welsh is more common but equally problematic.
Reverse one's position
- withdrawRemove or pull away
- abandonLeave behind permanently
- repudiateReject as having no authority
- disavowDeny any association
rescind · retract · revoke · abrogate · annul · cancel · invalidate · nullify
Betray someone's trust
- treacheryDeliberate violation of trust
- double-crossTreacherous deception of partner
- disloyaltyBreach of allegiance
- selloutCompromiser of integrity
turncoat · perfidy · deceive · mislead · trust · breach · faithless · two-faced
Painful awareness of failure
- disgraceLoss of honor
- stigmaMark of dishonor
- disreputeDamaged public standing
- tarnishOxidation discoloration on metal
reputation · scandal · discredit · ignominy · untrustworthy · dishonorable · deceitful · unreliable
Fixed oversimplified notion
- ethnicOf a cultural group
- offensiveCausing displeasure or attack-oriented
- derogatoryExpressing criticism or disrespect
- pejorativeTerm expressing disapproval
slang · insult · disparagement · bigotry
backtrack
Reverse one's position
disavow · rescind · retract · revoke · abrogate · annul · cancel · invalidate · nullify · default
backstab
Betray someone's trust
- treacheryDeliberate violation of trust
- double-crossTreacherous deception of partner
- disloyaltyBreach of allegiance
sellout · turncoat · perfidy · deceive · mislead · trust · breach · faithless · two-faced · snake
shame
Painful awareness of failure
tarnish · reputation · scandal · discredit · ignominy · untrustworthy · dishonorable · deceitful · unreliable · word
stereotype
Fixed oversimplified notion
- ethnicOf a cultural group
- offensiveCausing displeasure or attack-oriented
- derogatoryExpressing criticism or disrespect
pejorative · slang · insult · disparagement · bigotry
welchhonor
High regard, moral dignity
fulfill · keep one's word · make good · follow through · deliver
- Welsh flagDragon-adorned national banner
- Welsh accentBritish Isles regional pronunciation
- Welsh rarebitSeasoned cheese sauce on toast
- Welsh choirVocal ensemble from Wales
- Raquel Welch
- Welsh dragonHeraldic beast of Wales
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