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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

The offer too contains a release of all claims against the government relating to the deferred resignation offer, meaning that the government could renege without consequence, leaving workers with no remedy.

From Slate • Feb. 7, 2025

The government had already informed the foreign press that I was to be set free tomorrow and felt they could not renege on that statement.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela