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reneging

NOUN
palinode
Synonyms
WEAK
abjuration abnegation about-face abrogation annulment backpedaling backtracking contradiction contraversion denial disavowal disclaimer disowning forswearing gainsaying nullification recall recantation renouncing repudiation retractation reversal revocation unsaying volte-face withdrawal
NOUN
recantation
Synonyms
STRONG
abjuration abnegation about-face abrogation annulment contradiction denial disavowal disclaimer disowning forswearing nullification recall repudiation reversal revocation volte-face withdrawal
WEAK
backpedaling backtracking contraversion gainsaying palinode renouncing retractation unsaying
Antonyms
STRONG
agreement approval confirmation corroboration restoration
NOUN
retractation
Synonyms
WEAK
abjuration abnegation about-face abrogation annulment backpedaling backtracking contradiction contraversion denial disavowal disclaimer disowning forswearing gainsaying nullification palinode recall recantation renouncing repudiation reversal revocation unsaying volte-face withdrawal
NOUN
retraction
Synonyms
STRONGEST
annulment denial disavowal disclaimer repudiation reversal
STRONG
abjuration abnegation about-face abrogation contradiction disowning forswearing nullification recall revocation volte-face withdrawal
WEAK
backpedaling backtracking contraversion gainsaying renouncing unsaying
Antonyms
WEAK
confirmation corroboration reaffirmation

Example Sentences

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Then again, any promise made by the U.S. or Venezuela is “subject to reneging by subsequent administrations.”

From MarketWatch • Jan. 7, 2026

The piece reported that the Hermès heir was being sued in Washington, D.C., for allegedly reneging on the deal.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 18, 2025

"That means reneging on an international commitment that they've made which isn't acceptable," he added.

From BBC • Jan. 19, 2025

On Tuesday, Gov. Gavin Newsom also spoke out against the president for reneging on a promise.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 3, 2024

What’s to keep the rebels from reneging on the deal?

From "Mockingjay" by Suzanne Collins