English Explanatory Dictionary

renege

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To break a promise or commitment; to go back on one's word.
  2. To break one's commitment to follow suit when capable.
  3. To deny; to renounce

Pronunciation

/ɹɪˈnɛɡ/ /ɹɪˈnɪɡ/ /ɹɪˈneɪɡ/ /ɹiː-/ /ɹɪˈniːɡ/ en-us-renege.ogg en-us-renege2.ogg

Word forms

renege reneges reneging reneged renage reneague reneg re-nig renegue

Etymology

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

Antonyms

deliver

Related words

abnegate negate negative neglect négligée negotiate renegade renegation

Derived words

reneger
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