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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Still, unthinkable now is Denmark reneging on its promises, including an independence referendum whenever Greenlanders want one.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 23, 2026
Then again, any promise made by the U.S. or Venezuela is “subject to reneging by subsequent administrations.”
From MarketWatch ● Jan. 7, 2026
A separate group of plaintiffs has sued the government, claiming it’s reneging on its duty to protect the horses.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 7, 2025
"That means reneging on an international commitment that they've made which isn't acceptable," he added.
From BBC ● Jan. 19, 2025
But another part of my heart can’t forgive them for reneging on their promise.
From "Love, Hate & Other Filters" by Samira Ahmed
