Advertisement
Advertisement
renege
[ri-nig, -neg, -neeg]
verb (used without object)
Cards.to play a card that is not of the suit led when one can follow suit; break a rule of play.
to go back on one's word.
He has reneged on his promise.
verb (used with object)
Archaic.to deny; disown; renounce.
noun
Cards.an act or instance of reneging.
renege
/ -ˈneɪɡ, rɪˈniːɡ /
verb
to go back (on one's promise, etc)
verb
cards other words for revoke
Other 51Թ Forms
- reneger noun
- ˈԱ noun
51Թ History and Origins
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of renege1
Example Sentences
Last week, the Trump administration reneged on a pledge to host an open World Cup by issuing a travel ban on people from 12 countries, including Iran, which has already qualified for the World Cup.
The EU have clearly reneged on a deal that they signed up to in 2020 and have said that they require to have another multi-year deal.
He reneged on this promise, and the American people only received a final check of 1,400 dollars.
He bribed women to have babies with hints of massive paydays, but then reneged on the deal when they asked for normal father behavior, like acknowledging paternity.
Hamas has refused, accusing Israel of reneging on its commitments.
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Browse