renege
verb (used without object)
to play a card that is not of the suit led when one can follow suit; break a rule of play.
has reneged
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present perfectof renege (3rd person singular).present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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No one wants to think about the millions of laboratory rodents and the thousands of macaques and other primates that will be euthanized because the government has reneged on their support.
From Salon ● Aug. 16, 2025
Despite its smokescreen of obfuscation — the foundation says it will continue to work with the descendants committee and seek parity — make no mistake: The board has reneged on its deal.
From Washington Post ● Apr. 5, 2022
In light of these new developments, my mother has reneged on her initial offer of an additional $15,000 for my daughter, but is offering $15,000 for our new baby’s college funds.
From Slate ● Feb. 17, 2022
Residents and officials say Uber has reneged on promises and has not created the jobs it said it would.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 29, 2017
Sky entered the sport of cycling with a zero-tolerance policy and a promise of openness, but some observers believe it has reneged on that commitment.
From New York Times ● Aug. 1, 2015
