renege

/ɹɪˈnɛɡ/verb

High School

To break a promise or commitment; to go back on one's word.

To break one's commitment to follow suit when capable.

To deny; to renounce

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Antonyms

deliver

Sound Patterns & Rhymes

Rhymes

Words that share the same ending sound pattern

big dig fig jig mig pig rig sig tig vig

Alliteration

Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)

rab rad rae raf rag rah rai raj rak ram

Assonance

Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing

bib bic big bil bin bip bis bit bui cid

Consonance

Words sharing similar consonant sound patterns — adds texture and cohesion to writing

rig drag garg garn gohr graf regs roig cigar glory

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