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

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