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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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But in August, a documentary filmmaker, primary care physician and wildlife ecologist sued the government over that plan, claiming it was reneging on its duty to protect the horses.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 22, 2026

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

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

From "Mockingjay" by Suzanne Collins

reneging

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