abdicating
The word “abdicating” has 4 syllables: ab-di-cat-ing.
It's pronounced as /ˈæbdɪkeɪtɪŋ/.
What is synonym and antonym for abdicating?
In the thesaurus, “abdicating” has 8 synonyms and 4 antonyms.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for abdicating along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for abdicating
- forgo
- relinquish
- relinquishing
- renounce
- renouncing
- resigning
- step down
- vacate
Antonyms for abdicating
- appropriating
- assuming
- claiming
- keep
Meanings of abdicating
- verb
- To disclaim and expel from the family, as a father his child; to disown; to disinherit.
- To formally separate oneself from or to divest oneself of.
- To depose.
- To reject; to cast off; to discard.
- To surrender, renounce or relinquish, as sovereign power; to withdraw definitely from filling or exercising, as a high office, station, dignity; to fail to fulfill responsibility for.
- To relinquish or renounce a throne, or other high office or dignity; to renounce sovereignty.
Example Sentences
- The aging monarch faced criticism for considering abdicating the throne.
- The leader's decision to start abdicating responsibilities raised concerns among the team.
- During the crisis, the CEO surprised everyone by suddenly abdicating leadership.
- The historical figure is remembered for peacefully abdicating power for the greater good.
- The politician's scandal led to public pressure, resulting in him reluctantly abdicating his position.
On this page you'll find 12 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to abdicating, such as: appropriating, assuming, claiming, forgo, keep, relinquish, relinquishing.
Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.
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