Renege on
C1
What does "Renege on" mean?
break a promise
"Renege on" in a sentence
Real example sentences from TV shows and movies.
When I saw you two together, I thought you'd reneged on the promise we made.
— Gossip Girl S6E1
A friend of mine entered into a verbal agreement with an agent for a corporation, and now he's reneging on it.
— Suits S3E14
"Renege on" in TV shows & movies
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