waive
The word “waive” has 1 syllable: waive.
It's pronounced as /weɪv/.
What is synonym and antonym for waive?
In the thesaurus, “waive” has 18 synonyms and 16 antonyms.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for waive along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for waive
- abandon
- allow
- defer
- deny
- forgo
- grant
- hand over
- postpone
- put off
- reject
- relinquish
- remove
- renounce
- set aside
- shelve
- surrender
- suspend
- turn over
Antonyms for waive
Meanings of waive
- verb
- To relinquish (a right etc.); to give up claim to; to forego.
- To put aside, avoid.
- To outlaw (someone).
- To abandon, give up (someone or something).
- To move from side to side; to sway.
- To stray, wander.
- noun
- A woman put out of the protection of the law; an outlawed woman.
- A waif; a castaway.
Example Sentences
- The company decided to waive the late fee for the overdue payment as a gesture of goodwill.
- She requested to waive her right to a jury trial and opted for arbitration instead.
- The professor agreed to waive the prerequisite requirement for the advanced course for exceptional students.
- The government may waive visa requirements for citizens of certain countries for short-term visits.
- The team captain decided to waive his bonus in favor of distributing it among the team members.
On this page you'll find 34 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to waive, such as: abandon, allow, appropriate, approve, assume, carry out, claim.
Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.
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