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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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Simon unleashed a tirade at Coach executive Todd Kahn during their first meeting in the first decade of the 2000s, after the handbag maker tried to renege on deals to open stores in Simon malls.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 23, 2026

But regulators say some companies renege on their commitments.

From Barron's • Jan. 29, 2026

I’m concerned he may renege on that agreement.

From MarketWatch • Oct. 14, 2025

Large-volume builders dominate the market and often renege on affordable housing commitments.

From BBC • Sep. 18, 2024

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