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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 21 synonyms and 14 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for abdicating along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for abdicating

Antonyms for abdicating

  • appropriating
  • arrogating
  • assuming
  • claiming
  • confiscating
  • defending
  • guarding
  • protecting
  • safeguarding
  • securing
  • seizing
  • taking over
  • usurping
  • wresting

Meanings of abdicating

  • verb
    1. To disclaim and expel from the family, as a father his child; to disown; to disinherit.
    2. To formally separate oneself from or to divest oneself of.
    3. To depose.
    4. To reject; to cast off; to discard.
    5. 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.
    6. 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 35 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to abdicating, such as: abandoning, abjuring, abnegating, appropriating, arrogating, assuming, ceding.

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Related Words

abnegating

  • abdicating
  • contradicting
  • denying
  • relinquishing
  • renouncing
  • resigning
  • retracting
  • withdrawing

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