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Term: renege on

Part of Speech: Verb (Phrasal verb)

Sense 1:

Definition: to go back on a promise, agreement, or commitment; fail to fulfill or keep.

Example sentence: He promised to help me move, but he reneged on his commitment at the last minute.

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Sense 2:

Definition: to fail to play a card of the specified suit although able to do so.

Example sentence: Despite having the ace of spades, she decided to renege on and played a different card.

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Sense 3:

Definition: to withdraw from or abandon a previous position or belief.

Example sentence: After receiving new information, she decided to renege on her earlier stance and support the opposing side.

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