Definitions for: Renege

[n] the mistake of not following suit when able to do so
[v] fail to fulfill a promise or obligation; "She backed out of her promise"

Webster (1913) Definition: Re*nege" (r?-n?j" or r?-n?g"), v. t. [LL. renegare. See
Renegade.]
To deny; to disown. [Obs.] --Shak.

All Europe high (all sorts of rights reneged) Against
the truth and thee unholy leagued. --Sylvester.

Re*nege", v. i.
1. To deny. [Obs.] --Shak.

2. (Card Playing) To revoke. [R.]

Synonyms: go back on, renege on, renegue on, revoke

See Also: annul, assure, card game, cards, countermand, error, fault, lift, mistake, overturn, promise, repeal, rescind, reverse, revoke, vacate

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