renege

  1. Verb.  (intransitive) To break a promise or commitment; to go back on one's word.
  2. Verb.  (intransitive) In a card game, to break one's commitment to follow suit when capable.
  3. Verb.  (transitive) (archaic) To deny; to renounce.

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