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Renege Definition & Meaning

renege
noun
  1. the mistake of not following suit when able to do so
verb
  1. fail to fulfill a promise or obligation; "She backed out of her promise"

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Frequently asked questions

What does renege mean?
the mistake of not following suit when able to do so fail to fulfill a promise or obligation; "She backed out of her promise"
What part of speech is renege?
Renege is a noun and a verb.
How many definitions does renege have?
Renege has 2 definitions across 2 parts of speech (noun, verb).

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