Reneged: meaning, definitions and examples

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reneged

 

[ rษชหˆnษ›ษกd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

breaking promise

To reneged means to go back on a promise, commitment, or agreement. It implies a deliberate decision to not follow through on previously stated intentions or obligations. Reneging can occur in various contexts, such as in personal relationships, business deals, or legal matters. This action is often viewed negatively, as it can damage trust and relationships.

Synonyms

break, default, renege, retract, withdraw.

Examples of usage

  • He reneged on his promise to help me move.
  • The company reneged on the contract terms.
  • She felt betrayed when he reneged on their deal.
  • They reneged on their agreement to split the costs.

Translations

Translations of the word "reneged" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น renunciou

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเฅ€เค›เฅ‡ เคนเคŸเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช abgesagt

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ membatalkan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฒั–ะดะผะพะฒะธะฒัั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ zrezygnowaล‚

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆ’คๅ›žใ—ใŸ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท a renoncรฉ

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ renunciรณ

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท vazgeรงti

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ฒ ํšŒํ–ˆ๋‹ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุชุฑุงุฌุน

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ odstoupil

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ vzdialil sa

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ’คๅ›ž

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ odstopil

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ sagรฐist upp

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฑะฐั ั‚ะฐั€ั‚ั‚ั‹

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ’แƒแƒแƒฃแƒฅแƒ›แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ imtina etdi

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ renunciรณ

Etymology

The word 'reneged' originates from the Latin root 'renegare', which means 'to deny' or 'to disown.' It entered the English language in the 16th century, initially used in the context of denying a religious faith or allegiance. Over time, the meaning evolved to encompass the act of breaking a promise or commitment. The verb form of 'renege' began to gain traction in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, particularly in legal and financial contexts. The implication of betrayal or deceit became central to its usage, contributing to a negative connotation associated with the act of reneging.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #33,457 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.