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Fraud :: Fraud (n.) An intentional perversion of truth for the purpose of obtaining some valuable thing or promise from another.

Bribe :: Bribe (v. i.) To give a bribe to a person; to pervert the judgment or corrupt the action of a person in a position of trust, by some gift or promise..

Pollicitation :: Pollicitation (n.) A promise without mutuality; a promise which has not been accepted by the person to whom it is made.

Behight :: Behight (v.) To promise; to vow.

Observer :: Observer (n.) One who fulfills or performs; as, an observer of his promises..

Redeem :: Redeem (v. t.) To make good by performing fully; to fulfill; as, to redeem one's promises..

Swear :: Swear (v. i.) To affirm or utter a solemn declaration, with an appeal to God for the truth of what is affirmed; to make a promise, threat, or resolve on oath; also, to affirm solemnly by some sacred object, or one regarded as sacred, as the Bible, the Koran, etc..

False :: False (superl.) Not faithful or loyal, as to obligations, allegiance, vows, etc.; untrue; treacherous; perfidious; as, a false friend, lover, or subject; false to promises..

Undertaking :: Undertaking (n.) A promise or pledge; a guarantee.

Hote :: Hote (v. t. & i.) To promise.

Performer :: Performer (n.) One who performs, accomplishes, or fulfills; as, a good promiser, but a bad performer; especially, one who shows skill and training in any art; as, a performer of the drama; a performer on the harp..

Godchild :: Godchild (n.) One for whom a person becomes sponsor at baptism, and whom he promises to see educated as a Christian; a godson or goddaughter. See Godfather..

Humanly :: Humanly (adv.) In a human manner; after the manner of men; according to the knowledge or wisdom of men; as, the present prospects, humanly speaking, promise a happy issue..

Threaten :: Threaten (v. t.) To utter threats against; to menace; to inspire with apprehension; to alarm, or attempt to alarm, as with the promise of something evil or disagreeable; to warn..

Hopeful :: Hopeful (a.) Having qualities which excite hope; affording promise of good or of success; as, a hopeful youth; a hopeful prospect..

Failure :: Failure (n.) Omission; nonperformance; as, the failure to keep a promise..

Obligation :: Obligation (n.) That which obligates or constrains; the binding power of a promise, contract, oath, or vow, or of law; that which constitutes legal or moral duty..

Promise :: Promise (v. i.) To give assurance by a promise, or binding declaration..

Lure :: Lure (n.) To draw to the lure; hence, to allure or invite by means of anything that promises pleasure or advantage; to entice; to attract..

Compromise :: Compromise (n.) A settlement by arbitration or by mutual consent reached by concession on both sides; a reciprocal abatement of extreme demands or rights, resulting in an agreement..

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