Synonyms of reneged

reneged

verb

past tense of renege

1

as in withdrew

to break a promise or agreement

my so-called best friend promised to help me move, only to renege come Saturday morning

Synonyms & Similar Words

• withdrew
• recalled
• retracted
• backed out
• backed off
• backed down
• copped out
• backpedaled
• backtracked
• recanted
• finked out
• went back on
• disavowed
• forswore
• repudiated
• abjured
• chickened (out)
• took back
• wimped out
• unsaid
• begged off
• cried off
• abnegated

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• adhered (to)
• fulfilled
• kept
• satisfied
• honored
• complied (with)
• followed through (with)

2

as in renounced

to solemnly or formally reject or go back on (as something formerly adhered to)

refused to renege the principles by which she had always lived her life, even if it resulted in losing her business

Synonyms & Similar Words

• withdrew
• renounced
• retracted
• denied
• contradicted
• repealed
• abandoned
• recanted
• refuted
• relinquished
• repudiated
• abjured
• forswore
• took back
• disavowed
• spurned
• unsaid
• disowned
• disclaimed
• recalled
• abnegated
• negated
• revoked
• gainsaid
• forsook
• disproved
• rebutted
• disputed
• surrendered
• disagreed (with)
• controverted
• backtracked
• bolted
• negatived
• disallowed
• backed off
• backed down
• gave up

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• stated
• claimed
• admitted
• declared
• maintained
• acknowledged
• affirmed
• asserted
• contended
• proclaimed
• adhered (to)
• confirmed
• professed
• backed
• accepted
• supported
• endorsed
• upheld
• adopted
• defended
• vowed
• vouched
• avowed
• embraced
• espoused

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of reneged

The Hollister Democrat signed off on the deal with Newsom and Senate President Pro Tem Monique Limon (D-Santa Barbara), but reneged at the last minute under pressure from the Assembly Democratic Caucus. — Los Angeles Times, 7 Sep. 2026

In October, Stellantis reneged on a pledge to build the Jeep Compass in Canada, instead committing production of that vehicle to Illinois, the same plant that is now facing delay. — Liam Rappleye, Freep.com, 14 Aug. 2026

The lawsuit says the HFPA members were promised lifetime Golden Globes tickets and voting privileges, along with other perks, which Penske reneged on by attaching unworkable conditions. — Andrew Dalton, Fortune, 29 July 2026

For all the fun and disruption, the commitment to elite sport itself never felt reneged. — Megan Feringa, New York Times, 1 June 2026

People made clear that the story of Colorado becoming a state should include talk of the Sand Creek massacre and other atrocities, treaties reneged on and the treatment of children at Indian boarding schools. — Judith Kohler, Denver Post, 20 May 2026

But that’s precisely the commitment that American leaders have reneged on. — Katherine J. Wu, The Atlantic, 19 May 2026

Well, Hamas promised to do it and reneged. — CBS News, 10 May 2026

And though the president reneged on an initiative to guide ships through the Strait of Hormuz hours after Rubio touted it to the press, Rubio's performance elicited largely rave reviews on the political right. — Justin Papp, CNBC, 6 May 2026