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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And, he said "the constitution stipulates that no one can be coerced into renouncing their beliefs, yet people here are being imprisoned for their beliefs".
From Barron's ● Oct. 30, 2026
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
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
