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renege on vs overturn

overturn vs renege on

renege on is not a noun while overturn is a noun.

renege on and overturn both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
renege on No No Yes No
overturn Yes No Yes No
As verbs, overturn is a hypernym of renege on; that is, overturn is a word with a broader meaning than renege on:
  • renege on: fail to fulfill a promise or obligation
  • overturn: cancel officially
Other hypernyms of renege on include annul, countermand, lift, repeal, rescind, reverse, revoke, vacate.
renege on (noun) overturn (noun)
the act of upsetting something
an improbable and unexpected victory
renege on (verb) overturn (verb)
fail to fulfill a promise or obligation change radically
rule against
cancel officially
turn from an upright or normal position
cause to overturn from an upright or normal position
cause the downfall of; of rulers
Difference between renege on and overturn

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