How do you pronounce renege?

renege is pronounced as /rɪˈnɛɡ/.

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renege

❌renege

verb

/rɪˈnɛɡ/

renegade renew

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Meaning

to go back on a promise, agreement, or commitment

Example Sentences

The company reneged on its promise to increase wages.

Example Expressions

renege on a deal

Synonyms

break, default, backtrack, revoke, retract

Antonyms

honor, fulfill, keep

Collocations

renege on contract, renege on promise, renege on commitment

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