renege

Meaning

Verb

To break a promise or commitment; to go back on one's word.
In a card game, to break one's commitment to follow suit when capable.
To deny; to renounce

Origin

Borrowed from Latin renegō, from negō. Possibly influenced by renegotiate. See also renegade.

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