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
- 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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