renege — to go back on a promise, undertaking, or contract
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to go back on a promise, undertaking, or contract
Pronunciation (IPA): /rɪˈnɪɡ/
Example Sentences
- The politician reneged on his campaign promises faster than a cat abandoning a diet when it sees tuna.
- She felt terrible for reneging on her commitment to volunteer at the charity event.
- The company reneged on the salary increase, claiming budget constraints that mysteriously appeared after the CEO bought a new yacht.
renege
VERB[/rɪˈnɪɡ/]
to go back on a promise, undertaking, or contract
a businessman in a suit suddenly pushes away a contract document and stands up from his chair. His hand gesture clearly shows rejection as he turns away from the table. The other business partners sitting across from him look shocked and disappointed. Their previously hopeful expressions turn to confusion and anger as they realize the deal is falling through. The pushed contract papers scatter slightly on the polished conference table. someone going back on a promise or agreement they had previously committed to
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Medieval Latin 'renegare' meaning 'to deny' or 'to refuse.' The word originally described breaking rules in card games before expanding to mean breaking any promise or commitment.
Breakdown
re- (back/again) + negare (to deny) = 'to deny again' or 'to go back on one's word'
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📝Examples
“The politician reneged on his campaign promises faster than a cat abandoning a diet when it sees tuna.”
“She felt terrible for reneging on her commitment to volunteer at the charity event.”
“The company reneged on the salary increase, claiming budget constraints that mysteriously appeared after the CEO bought a new yacht.”
“Don't renege on our dinner plans again - my stomach has trust issues now.”
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