Synonyms for renege


Grammar : Verb
Spell : ri-nig, -neg, -neeg
Phonetic Transcription : rɪˈnɪg, -ˈnɛg, -ˈnig


Définition of renege

Origin :
  • 1540s, "deny, renounce, abandon," from Medieval Latin renegare, from Latin re-, here probably an intensive prefix, + negare "deny" (see deny). Meaning "change one's mind" is from 1784. Related: Reneged; reneging.
  • verb go back on one's word
Example sentences :
  • I treated them two or three times and never once did they renege.
  • Extract from : « Journeys and Experiences in Argentina, Paraguay, and Chile » by Henry Stephens
  • It occurred to him that he could agree now to join forces with Charles, then go back to Gobignon and renege on his promise.
  • Extract from : « The Saracen: The Holy War » by Robert Shea
  • "You've never seen the day when you wanted to renege, Upton, and you know it," he hit back.
  • Extract from : « The Wreckers » by Francis Lynde

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