renege

verb
/rɪˈnɛɡ/

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

Related Vocabularies

to restrain, control, or limit something
to make someone believe or feel certain about something
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to trouble, harass, or attack on all sides

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