CEFR C1

renege

verb

Meaning

Go back on a promise, undertaking, or contract; to fail to fulfill a commitment.

Examples

The company threatened legal action after the supplier decided to renege on their agreement.
He had a reputation for reneging on his debts, which made it hard for him to borrow money.

Synonyms: back out, default, welsh, recant

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renege (C1)

verb

Pronunciation: /rɪˈniːɡ/

Definition

Go back on a promise, undertaking, or contract; to fail to fulfill a commitment.

Examples

The company threatened legal action after the supplier decided to renege on their agreement.
He had a reputation for reneging on his debts, which made it hard for him to borrow money.
Despite her initial promise, she chose to renege on her offer to volunteer for the event.

How to Use renege

renege on a promise (collocation): To fail to keep a promise. — "It's important not to renege on a promise once it's made."
renege on an agreement (collocation): To break an agreement. — "Both parties must ensure they do not renege on an agreement."
renege on a deal (collocation): To withdraw from a deal. — "The buyer threatened to sue if the seller tried to renege on the deal."

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