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.
reneging
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present participleof renege.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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You believe she is reneging on her duties to her sibling, and wonder why she doesn’t do more.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 17, 2026
And it would stop Washington later reneging on the promise.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 6, 2026
Prosecutors responded to Puig reneging on the plea agreement by charging him with one count of obstruction of justice and two counts of making false statements to federal officials.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 21, 2026
"That means reneging on an international commitment that they've made which isn't acceptable," he added.
From BBC ● Jan. 19, 2025
What’s to keep the rebels from reneging on the deal?
From "Mockingjay" by Suzanne Collins
