renege

Meanings

• Verb

  To withdraw from an agreement or obligation, typically one that is unfair or onerous.

  - "He reneged on his promise to pay back the loan."
  - "The company reneged on its commitment to provide jobs in the community."

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Pronunciation

1. /ɹiːˈn(e)ɪɡ/
   
   
   
   Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=1168297"

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with renege
regal , legal , veneer , jenefer

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Variants

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renege , reneged , reneger , renegers , reneges , reneging

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Etymology

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Originally meant ‘to take back one’s foot’ or ‘to take back one’s word.’ The word comes from the Old French word 'reneger,' which means ‘to draw back.’

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Trivia

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1. The term ‘renege’ is also used in the game of bridge to describe a player who breaks the rules of the game.

2. In the world of poker, a ‘renege’ is a player who fails to pay their debts to the house.

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Related Concepts

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1. Betrayal: The act of reneging is a form of betrayal, as it involves breaking a promise or agreement.

2. Trust: Reneging can also be seen as a breach of trust, as it involves not keeping a commitment made to another person.

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Culture

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Reneging has been a theme in literature, particularly in works dealing with betrayal and trust. In art, the concept of reneging can be seen in works that explore the idea of broken promises and the consequences of not keeping one's word.

How to Memorize "renege"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the act of taking back one's foot or word.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with the idea of breaking a promise or agreement.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic ‘Renegade’ to remember the meaning: ‘R’ for ‘Reneging,’ ‘E’ for ‘Eg’ in renege, ‘N’ for ‘Not,’ ‘E’ for ‘Ever,’ and ‘G’ for ‘Give’ or ‘Go’ back on a promise.

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