Reneged Meaning in English
word · lemma: renege
ɹɪˈnɪɡd
ri-NIGD
ɹɪnˈɛdʒd
ri-NEJD
Definition
To go back on a promise, agreement, or commitment after having made it.
Usage & Nuances
'Renege' is formal or semi-formal; usually used with 'on' (e.g., 'renege on a deal'). Implies breaking trust. Less common in everyday conversation; often in legal, business, or formal writing. Don't confuse with 'revoke' (take back permission).
Spanish: incumplió - no cumplió su palabraPortuguese (BR): voltou atrás - descumpriu (promessa)Portuguese (PT): voltou atrás - descumpriu (promessa)Chinese (Simplified): 违约 - 食言Chinese (Traditional): 違約 - 食言Hindi: वादाखिलाफी की - पीछे हट गयाArabic: نكث بوعده - أخلف العهدBengali: বিনা প্রতিশ্রুতি রাখা - কথার বরখেলাপ করা - ছেড়ে দেওয়াRussian: нарушить обещание - отказаться от обязательств - отступитьсяJapanese: 約束を破る - 反故にするVietnamese: thất hứa - nuốt lời - không giữ cam kếtKorean: 약속을 어기다 - 이행하지 않다Turkish: sözünden dönmek - taahhüdünü yerine getirmemekUrdu: وعد خلافی کرنا - عہد توڑناIndonesian: mengingkari janji - tidak menepati
Example Sentences
He reneged on his promise to help me move.
basic
The company reneged on the agreement.
basic
She reneged after making a commitment.
basic
They said they'd finish on time, but reneged at the last minute.
natural
Nobody trusts him now—he's reneged too many times.
natural
After months of negotiations, the other side suddenly reneged.
natural