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.
reneges
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present tense formof renege (3rd person singular).present tense
Used to describe things happening now or regularly.
Example Sentences
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This wish is granted, but Salieri reneges on his end of the deal after losing faith in the Almighty.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 18, 2026
However, if a company that signed on reneges on its vow, it would face grave consequences in the court of public opinion, said Cueni.
From Reuters ● Jul. 19, 2022
He also agrees to things and then reneges, and when confronted about it, he spins stories.
From Slate ● Oct. 13, 2021
He asked how City Hall can again be relied on to fulfill its commitments if it reneges on this one.
From New York Times ● Jun. 1, 2015
The rule book does not differentiate between deliberate and accidental reneges.
From Competition by James Causey
