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- [ri-nig, -neg, -neeg]
- /rɪˈnɪg, -ˈnɛg, -ˈnig/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [ri-nig, -neg, -neeg]
- /rɪˈnɪg, -ˈnɛg, -ˈnig/
Definitions of reneging word
- verb without object reneging Cards. to play a card that is not of the suit led when one can follow suit; break a rule of play. 1
- verb without object reneging to go back on one's word: He has reneged on his promise. 1
- verb with object reneging Archaic. to deny; disown; renounce. 1
- noun reneging Cards. an act or instance of reneging. 1
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Origin of reneging
First appearance:
before 1540 One of the 30% oldest English words
1540-50; earlier renegue < Medieval Latin renegāre, equivalent to re- re- + negāre to deny (cf. negative)
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Parts of speech for Reneging
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
reneging popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 83% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
reneging usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for reneging
noun reneging
- disavowal — a disowning; repudiation; denial.
- contraversion — A turning to the opposite side; antistrophe.
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