RENEGES Synonyms: 81 Similar and Opposite Words

reneges

verb

present tense third-person singular of renege

as in withdraws

to break a promise or agreement my so-called best friend promised to help me move, only to renege come Saturday morning

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as in renounces

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

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Recent Examples of reneges This wish is granted, but Salieri reneges on his end of the deal after losing faith in the Almighty. —

Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 18 Feb. 2026 Notably, the suit doesn’t come from an artist questioning the model, but rather a consumer who alleges Discovery Mode reneges on representations from Spotify that her recommendations will be based around her individualized tastes. —

Winston Cho, HollywoodReporter, 5 Nov. 2025

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Each retiree withdraws $50,000 per year.

— Doug Ashburn, Encyclopedia Britannica, 2 Apr. 2026
Tax lien changes Fresh Start also introduced changes to how and when the IRS files and withdraws tax liens, and to the dollar amounts that trigger the issuance of a lien.

— Deane Biermeier, USA Today, 31 Mar. 2026