The term 'reneges' is a verb meaning to go back on a promise or commitment. The crossword solutions for this term are 'welshes' (7 letters), 'criesoff' (8 letters), and 'misplays' (8 letters). 'Welshes' is a slang term for someone who does not fulfill a promise or obligation, while 'cries off' is an expression used to describe someone who withdraws from a commitment. Lastly, 'misplays' is a term used to describe someone who fails to act in accordance with their obligations. All three terms are related to the concept of reneging, as they all refer to someone who does not fulfill a promise or obligation.