What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
welched
Example
He welched on his bet and refused to pay up. [welched: verb]
Example
She promised to help me move, but she welched at the last minute. [welched: past tense]
renege
Example
He reneged on his promise to support my project. [reneged: verb]
Example
The company reneged on their offer of a signing bonus. [reneged: past tense]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Renege is more commonly used than welched in everyday language, especially in American English.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between welched and renege?
Renege is more formal and academic than welched, which has a more informal and slangy connotation.
