Reneger: meaning, definitions and examples

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reneger

 

[ หˆrษ›nษชgษ™r ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

legal terminology

A reneger is someone who fails to uphold a promise or obligation, particularly in a contractual or agreement context. This term often implies deceit or betrayal.

Synonyms

backslider, betrayer, defector

Examples of usage

  • The contractor was labeled a reneger after abandoning the project.
  • It's important to trust your partners; being a reneger can damage your reputation.
  • The reneger's actions led to lawsuit claims from the affected parties.

Translations

Translations of the word "reneger" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น renegado

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคงเฅ‹เค–เฅ‡เคฌเคพเคœเคผ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Renegat

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ pengkhianat

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั€ะตะฝะตะณะฐั‚

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ renegat

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่ƒŒไฟก่€…

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท renรฉgat

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ renegado

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท renegat

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ฐฐ์‹ ์ž

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฎุงุฆู†

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ renegรกt

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ renegรกt

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅ›ๅพ’

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ renegat

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ renegat

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั€ะตะฝะตะณะฐั‚

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ แƒ”แƒœแƒ”แƒ’แƒแƒขแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ renegat

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ renegado

Etymology

The word 'reneger' originates from the root 'renege', which comes from the Latin word 'renegare', meaning 'to deny or refuse'. The term evolved in the English language during the 16th century, initially used to describe someone who renounces a belief or allegiance. Over time, 'reneger' has come to be associated more specifically with individuals who do not fulfill their promises or obligations, particularly in legal or financial matters. Its use has broadened to include contexts where trust is pivotal, highlighting the negative connotation associated with failing to follow through on commitments. The term is often used in modern discussions about contracts, partnerships, and agreements, where honoring promises is fundamental to maintaining integrity and trustworthiness.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #43,759, this word is among the least frequently used in common English. Understanding it can be beneficial for comprehensive language mastery, but it's not essential for most learners.