Definition of "reneges" [reneges]

• Third-person singular simple present indicative form of renege. (verb)

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• "But the Creature, after Frankenstein reneges on a promise to assemble"
• "If the city reneges on their agreements shouldn't they be on the hook for the millions of dollars already spent in preparing and designing a tunnel?"
• "Republicans also say the budget reneges on a pledge Mr. Obama made in February 2009 to cut the deficit in half before the end of his first term in office."