renege

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun the mistake of not following suit when able to do so
  2. verb fail to fulfill a promise or obligation

Etymology

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

In classic literature

Synonyms

revoke

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