<p><strong>Verb</strong></p><ul><li>(used without object) to play a card that is not of the suit led when one can follow suit; break a rule of play.</li><li>to go back on one's word: He has reneged on his promise.</li><li>(used with object) Archaic. to deny; disown; renounce.</li></ul><p><strong>Noun</strong></p><ul><li>an act or instance of reneging.</li></ul>