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present participle of renege.

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palinode n.
recantation n.
retractation n.
retraction n.

NOUN

palinode

Synonyms

WEAK

abjuration abnegation about-face abrogation annulment backpedaling backtracking contradiction contraversion denial disavowal disclaimer disowning forswearing gainsaying nullification recall recantation renouncing repudiation retractation reversal revocation unsaying volte-face withdrawal

NOUN

recantation

Synonyms

STRONG

abjuration abnegation about-face abrogation annulment contradiction denial disavowal disclaimer disowning forswearing nullification recall repudiation reversal revocation volte-face withdrawal

WEAK

backpedaling backtracking contraversion gainsaying palinode renouncing retractation unsaying

Antonyms

STRONG

agreement approval confirmation corroboration restoration

NOUN

retractation

Synonyms

WEAK

abjuration abnegation about-face abrogation annulment backpedaling backtracking contradiction contraversion denial disavowal disclaimer disowning forswearing gainsaying nullification palinode recall recantation renouncing repudiation reversal revocation unsaying volte-face withdrawal

NOUN

retraction

Synonyms

STRONGEST

annulment denial disavowal disclaimer repudiation reversal

STRONG

abjuration abnegation about-face abrogation contradiction disowning forswearing nullification recall revocation volte-face withdrawal

WEAK

backpedaling backtracking contraversion gainsaying renouncing unsaying

Antonyms

WEAK

confirmation corroboration reaffirmation

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reneging

You believe she is reneging on her duties to her sibling, and wonder why she doesn’t do more.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 17, 2026

Still, unthinkable now is Denmark reneging on its promises, including an independence referendum whenever Greenlanders want one.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 23, 2026

But in August, a documentary filmmaker, primary care physician and wildlife ecologist sued the government over that plan, claiming it was reneging on its duty to protect the horses.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 22, 2026

"That means reneging on an international commitment that they've made which isn't acceptable," he added.

From BBC ● Jan. 19, 2025

What’s to keep the rebels from reneging on the deal?

From "Mockingjay" by Suzanne Collins

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