Renege
verb
To fail to meet a commitment or promise.
After promising to participate in the charity event, John reneged due to his busy schedule.
Often appears as...
- renege on a deal
- renege on a promise
verb
In card games, to fail to follow suit despite being able to do so.
During the game of bridge, he was accused of reneging because he did not follow suit.
Often appears as...
- renege in card game
- accused of reneging
Usage tips
Technical
verb
To fail to meet a commitment or promise.
After promising to participate in the charity event, John reneged due to his busy schedule.
Often appears as...
- renege on a deal
- renege on a promise
verb
In card games, to fail to follow suit despite being able to do so.
During the game of bridge, he was accused of reneging because he did not follow suit.
Often appears as...
- renege in card game
- accused of reneging
Usage tips
Technical
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Broken Trust
Reneging on commitments can damage relationships and trust, as it shows unreliability.
He reneged on his vow, losing the trust of his friends.
Pro Tip 2/3Consequence Warning
Using 'renege' indicates possible negative consequences for not following through on a promise.
If you renege on this agreement, there will be legal actions.
Pro Tip 3/3Serious Matters
'Renege' is often used in serious contexts, like legal contracts or important personal promises.
The company reneged on its commitment to environmental policies.
Pro Tip 1/3Broken Trust
Reneging on commitments can damage relationships and trust, as it shows unreliability.
He reneged on his vow, losing the trust of his friends.
Pro Tip 2/3Consequence Warning
Using 'renege' indicates possible negative consequences for not following through on a promise.
If you renege on this agreement, there will be legal actions.
Pro Tip 3/3Serious Matters
'Renege' is often used in serious contexts, like legal contracts or important personal promises.
The company reneged on its commitment to environmental policies.
Pro Tip 1/3Broken Trust
Reneging on commitments can damage relationships and trust, as it shows unreliability.
He reneged on his vow, losing the trust of his friends.
Pro Tip 2/3Consequence Warning
Using 'renege' indicates possible negative consequences for not following through on a promise.
If you renege on this agreement, there will be legal actions.
Pro Tip 3/3Serious Matters
'Renege' is often used in serious contexts, like legal contracts or important personal promises.
The company reneged on its commitment to environmental policies.
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acromegaly a tumor in my pituitary gland was causing you to grow too much human growth hormone that's what that renege literally means but as Emily's head gets bigger so do her ideas the universe it's just like my life that our cosmology the
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The neuroscience of...
is universal, irrespective of where you live in the world or which culture you inhabit, strongly suggests that the foundations of moral behavior are inborn. If you doubt this, try, as I've done, to renege on a promise you've made
Video examples
Bringing science to life...
acromegaly a tumor in my pituitary gland was causing you to grow too much human growth hormone that's what that renege literally means but as Emily's head gets bigger so do her ideas the universe it's just like my life that our cosmology the
Video examples
The neuroscience of...
is universal, irrespective of where you live in the world or which culture you inhabit, strongly suggests that the foundations of moral behavior are inborn. If you doubt this, try, as I've done, to renege on a promise you've made
Example 1 of 2
Quote examples
Terry Glavin
Canadian Author
In the three years since Obama invited Russia to help him renege on his 'red line' on the use of chemical weapons in Syria, the Syrian Network for Human Rights has documented 136 occasions in which the Assad regime has deployed poison gas in its war on the Syrian people.
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Richard Thaler
American Economist
Claiming that Social Security benefits are safe may sound naive, but my view is actually quite cynical. I believe that as long as the elderly continue to vote in large numbers, no Congress will renege on promised payouts for those already eligible to receive benefits.
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Thomas P. O'Neill
American Politician
I have a statement on the Social Security. A lot of people approaching that age have either already retired on pensions or have made irreversible plans to retire very soon... I consider it a breach of faith to renege on that promise. It is a rotten thing to do.
Quote examples
Terry Glavin
Canadian Author
In the three years since Obama invited Russia to help him renege on his 'red line' on the use of chemical weapons in Syria, the Syrian Network for Human Rights has documented 136 occasions in which the Assad regime has deployed poison gas in its war on the Syrian people.
Quote examples
Richard Thaler
American Economist
Claiming that Social Security benefits are safe may sound naive, but my view is actually quite cynical. I believe that as long as the elderly continue to vote in large numbers, no Congress will renege on promised payouts for those already eligible to receive benefits.
Quote examples
Thomas P. O'Neill
American Politician
I have a statement on the Social Security. A lot of people approaching that age have either already retired on pensions or have made irreversible plans to retire very soon... I consider it a breach of faith to renege on that promise. It is a rotten thing to do.
Example 1 of 3
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