renege
Americanverb (used without object)
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Cards. to play a card that is not of the suit led when one can follow suit; break a rule of play.
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to go back on one's word.
He has reneged on his promise.
verb (used with object)
noun
verb
verb
Other Word Forms
- reneger noun
Etymology
Origin of renege
1540–50; earlier renegue < Medieval Latin renegāre, equivalent to re- re- + negāre to deny ( negative )
Example Sentences
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This wish is granted, but Salieri reneges on his end of the deal after losing faith in the Almighty.
From Los Angeles Times
The lawsuit also claimed Shvo reneged on a promise to invest $100 million in a series of Core Club outposts in cities like Milan and San Francisco in exchange for a 50% ownership stake.
But regulators say some companies renege on their commitments.
From Barron's
Still, unthinkable now is Denmark reneging on its promises, including an independence referendum whenever Greenlanders want one.
But in August, a documentary filmmaker, primary care physician and wildlife ecologist sued the government over that plan, claiming it was reneging on its duty to protect the horses.
From Los Angeles Times
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