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renege vs rescind

rescind vs renege

renege is a noun but rescind is not a noun.

renege and rescind both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
renege Yes No Yes No
rescind No No Yes No
As verbs, rescind is a hypernym of renege; that is, rescind is a word with a broader meaning than renege:
  • renege: fail to fulfill a promise or obligation
  • rescind: cancel officially
Other hypernyms of renege include annul, countermand, lift, overturn, repeal, reverse, revoke, vacate.
renege (noun) rescind (noun)
the mistake of not following suit when able to do so
renege (verb) rescind (verb)
fail to fulfill a promise or obligation cancel officially
Difference between renege and rescind

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