renounce
verb (used with object)
to give up or put aside voluntarily.
renouncing
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present participleof renounce.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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He is a Cypriot citizen after renouncing his Ukrainian citizenship in 2019.
From BBC ● Jul. 3, 2026
While living in another country does not require renouncing U.S. citizenship, each year several thousand expats take that drastic step.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 17, 2026
At a White House summit in August 2025, Trump brokered an agreement between Armenia and Azerbaijan that saw the two countries commit to renouncing claims on each other's territory and refrain from using force.
From Barron's ● Feb. 10, 2026
In 2020, she ran for president, renouncing her anti-LGBTQ views and apologizing for her earlier stance.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 4, 2026
Italy, meanwhile, after renouncing its treaty agreements with the Central Powers, had entered the war on the side of the Allies.
From "The War to End All Wars: World War I" by Russell Freedman
