renege

1 of 2noun

/rɪˈnɛɡ/

Forms:reneges

1

an error in card play where a player does not play a card of the suit they are legally required to play

His renege cost the team the trick.
The referee spotted a renege and called for a penalty.
She admitted her renege and corrected it immediately.
A renege can completely change the outcome of a hand.
Players must be careful to avoid a renege in competitive play.

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