Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
renegation
Noun
/ˈrɛnɪˌɡeɪʃən/
Definition
The act of renouncing or rejecting a belief, cause, or allegiance.
Examples
- The renegation of his previous promises shocked his colleagues.
- Her renegation from the club’s ideology led to her resignation.
- Many saw the renegation as a betrayal of core values.
Meaning
Renegation refers to the abandonment of a previous commitment or the rejection of an idea or principle, often implying a significant change in stance or loyalty.
Synonyms
- Renunciation
- Abandonment
- Rejection
- Disavowal
- Recantation
