renege on

Other forms: reneged on; reneging on

Definitions of renege on
  1. verb
    fail to fulfill a promise or obligation
    synonyms: go back on, renege, renegue on
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    type of:
    annul, countermand, lift, overturn, repeal, rescind, reverse, revoke, vacate
    cancel officially
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