Meaning of RENEGE
| Pronunciation: | | ree'neeg
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- [n] the mistake of not following suit when able to do so
- [v] fail to fulfill a promise or obligation; "She backed out of her promise"
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| | Synonyms: | | go back on, renege on, renegue on, revoke |
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| | See Also: | | annul, assure, card game, cards, countermand, error, fault, lift, mistake, overturn, promise, repeal, rescind, reverse, revoke, vacate | |
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\Re*nege"\ (r?-n?j" or r?-n?g"), v. t. [LL. renegare. See
{Renegade}.]
To deny; to disown. [Obs.] --Shak.
All Europe high (all sorts of rights reneged) Against
the truth and thee unholy leagued. --Sylvester.
\Re*nege"\, v. i.
1. To deny. [Obs.] --Shak.
2. (Card Playing) To revoke. [R.]
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