renege (Meaning)
renege (n)
the mistake of not following suit when able to do so
renege (v)
fail to fulfill a promise or obligation
renege (v. t.)
To deny; to disown.
renege (v. i.)
To deny.
To revoke.
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renege Sentence Examples
- The politician reneged on his promise to reduce taxes, disappointing many voters.
- The contractor reneged on the contract to build the house, leaving the owners stranded.
- After initially agreeing to help, his friend reneged at the last minute, leaving him feeling let down.
- The company reneged on its commitment to pay employees overtime, angering the workforce.
- The government reneged on its deal with the protesters, leading to renewed tensions.
- The student reneged on his vow to graduate with honors, opting instead for an easier path.
- The athlete reneged on his pledge to train hard, compromising his chances of winning.
- The witness reneged on his testimony in court, casting doubt on the reliability of the evidence.
- The investor reneged on his promise to contribute to the fund, causing a significant financial setback.
- The landlord reneged on his promise to repair the broken appliances, leaving the tenant with an uninhabitable home.
FAQs About the word renege
the mistake of not following suit when able to do so, fail to fulfill a promise or obligationTo deny; to disown., To deny., To revoke.
withdraw, back down, retract, back out, recall, foreswear, forswear, fink out, backtrack, go back on
comply (with), fulfill, fulfill, satisfy, keep, honor,adhere (to), adhere (to), honor, satisfy
The politician reneged on his promise to reduce taxes, disappointing many voters.
The contractor reneged on the contract to build the house, leaving the owners stranded.
After initially agreeing to help, his friend reneged at the last minute, leaving him feeling let down.
The company reneged on its commitment to pay employees overtime, angering the workforce.
