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renege

noun verb

the mistake of not following suit when able to do so

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Word length
6
Starts with
R
Ends with
E
Contains
ENEG
Scrabble score
7
Database source
OEWN 2025 Core

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noun

  1. the mistake of not following suit when able to do so

verb

  1. fail to fulfill a promise or obligation

    “she reneged on her promise”

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she reneged on her promise

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