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renege

[ri-nig, -neg, -neeg] / rɪˈnɪg, -ˈnɛg, -ˈnig /
VERB
go back on one's word
Synonyms
STRONGEST
back out default on go back go back on one's word pull out retract reverse
STRONG
change one's mind have change of heart take back
WEAK
break faith break one's promise break one's word chicken out cop out get cold feet weasel out wimp out

Example Sentences

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But regulators say some companies renege on their commitments.

From Barron's • Jan. 29, 2026

Now she can renege on a promise to air a revised version on CBS.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 26, 2025

I’m concerned he may renege on that agreement.

From MarketWatch • Oct. 14, 2025

Little did she know that what she really had to worry about was that her friend would renege not only on the loan but on their friendship.

From Slate • Mar. 23, 2025

As he walked, he decided without much consideration that he would renege on his commitment to let himself forget that this would be his last back-to-school dinner.

From "The Serpent King" by Jeff Zentner