renege

[riˈneɪɡ]

renege Definition

• 1. to go back on a promise or commitment
• 2. to fail to follow through on a promise or obligation

Using renege: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "renege" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  He reneged on his promise to help me move.

• Example

  The company reneged on its agreement to provide health insurance.

• Example

  I can't believe he reneged on the bet!

• Example

  She accused him of reneging on their deal.

renege Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for renege

• default
• fail
• back out
• break one's word
• renege on

Antonyms for renege

• honor
• fulfill
• keep

Phrases with renege

• renege on a contract

  to fail to fulfill the terms of a contract

  Example

  The company was sued for reneging on a contract with a supplier.

• renege on a bet

  to fail to pay a bet that has been lost

  Example

  He was accused of reneging on a bet he had made with his friend.

• renege on a promise

  to fail to keep a promise that has been made

  Example

  She accused him of reneging on his promise to help her move.

Origins of renege

from Medieval Latin 'renegare', meaning 'to deny'

📌

Summary: renege in Brief

'Renege' [riˈneɪɡ] is a verb that means to go back on a promise or commitment, or to fail to follow through on an obligation. It is often used in the context of contracts, bets, and promises, as in 'He reneged on his promise to help me move.' 'Renege' is a formal term that can be replaced by 'default' or 'break one's word.'