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re·nege
 renege
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- pronunciation:
- rih
nIg
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rih
neg
[or]
rih
neIg
- features:
- Word Combinations (verb), Word Parts
| part of speech: |
intransitive verb |
| inflections: |
reneges, reneging, reneged |
| definition 1: |
to fail to do what one has promised; go back on one's word.
He reneged on his pledge.- synonyms:
- back out of, cop out, weasel out
- similar words:
- back-pedal, change one's tune, default, falter, recant, retract, retreat, worm out
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| definition 2: |
to break the rules of a card game by failing to follow suit when able to do so.
- synonyms:
- renounce, revoke
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| derivation: |
reneger (n.) |
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