renege

verb
UK: /rɪˈneɪɡ/
US: /rɪˈniːɡ/

  1. To fail to keep a promise or agreement.

    1. He said he'd help, but then he did renege.
    2. The company can renege on the deal if interest rates change rapidly.

Synonyms

back out withdraw default breach
renege noun

  1. A person who fails to keep a promise or agreement.

    1. Don't be a renege, stick to your word!
    2. He was labeled as a renege after backing out of the partnership.

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "renege" is /rɪˈneɪɡ/ in British English and /rɪˈniːɡ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "renege": back out, withdraw, default, breach.

Example usage of "renege": "He said he'd help, but then he did renege.". More examples on the page.