renege
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renege or renegue (rɪˈniːɡ, -ˈneɪɡ, rɪˈniːɡ, -ˈneɪɡ) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —vb (often foll by on) | |
| 1. | to go back (on one's promise, etc) |
| —vb, —n | |
| 2. | cards other words for revoke |
| [C16 (in the sense: to deny, renounce): from Medieval Latin renegāre to renounce; see | |
| renegue or renegue | |
| —vb | |
| —vb, —n | |
| [C16 (in the sense: to deny, renounce): from Medieval Latin renegāre to renounce; see | |
| re'neger or renegue | |
| —n | |
| re'neguer or renegue | |
| —n | |
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Renege
is a GRE word you need to know.
So is placate. Does it mean:
| an increase by natural growth or by gradual external addition; growth in size or extent |
| to appease or pacify, esp. by concessions or conciliatory gestures: |
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Word Origin & History
renege
1548, from M.L. renegare, from L. re-, intensive prefix, + negare "deny" (see deny).
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Example sentences
If a dealer tries to renege or make changes, take your business to the next lowest bidder.
Remarkably, our local funding partners did not renege on their previous agreements.
Many worried that the mayor would renege on any pledge to not resort to layoffs.
But when they have an opportunity to offer tax relief, they renege.
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