reneger

re·nege

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Definitions of reneger word

verb without object reneger 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 reneger to go back on one's word: He has reneged on his promise. 1
verb with object reneger Archaic. to deny; disown; renounce. 1
noun reneger Cards. an act or instance of reneging. 1

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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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.

According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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