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renege on vs reverse

reverse vs renege on

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

renege on is not an adjective while reverse is an adjective.

renege on and reverse both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
renege on No No Yes No
reverse Yes Yes Yes No
As verbs, reverse is a hypernym of renege on; that is, reverse is a word with a broader meaning than renege on:
  • renege on: fail to fulfill a promise or obligation
  • reverse: cancel officially
Other hypernyms of renege on include annul, countermand, lift, overturn, repeal, rescind, revoke, vacate.
renege on (noun) reverse (noun)
(American football) a running play in which a back running in one direction hands the ball to a back running in the opposite direction
turning in the opposite direction
the gears by which the motion of a machine can be reversed
the side of a coin or medal that does not bear the principal design
an unfortunate happening that hinders or impedes; something that is thwarting or frustrating
a relation of direct opposition
renege on (adjective) reverse (adjective)
of the transmission gear causing backward movement in a motor vehicle
directed or moving toward the rear
reversed (turned backward) in order or nature or effect
renege on (verb) reverse (verb)
fail to fulfill a promise or obligation change to the contrary
turn inside out or upside down
reverse the position, order, relation, or condition of
rule against
cancel officially
Difference between renege on and reverse

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