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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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
St Francis founded the Franciscan order after renouncing his wealth and devoting his life to the poor.
From Barron's ● Feb. 22, 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
He was renouncing his imprisonment, our authority, the entire system that had placed him there.
From "Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing" by Ted Conover
