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renege.

To break a promise or commitment; to go back on one's word.

6 characters2 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

verb/ɹɪˈnɛɡ/US/ɹɪˈnɪɡ/US/ɹɪˈneɪɡ/US/ɹiː-/US
  1. To break a promise or commitment; to go back on one's word.

    intransitive
  2. To break one's commitment to follow suit when capable.

    intransitive
  3. To deny; to renounce

    archaic · transitive
Where this word comes from

Borrowed from Latin renegō, from negō (“to deny”). Possibly influenced by renegotiate. Doublet of renay. See also renegade.

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