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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 46 synonyms and 30 antonyms.

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

Synonyms for waive

Antonyms for waive

  • accept
  • acknowledge
  • advance
  • appropriate
  • approve
  • arrogate
  • assume
  • carry out
  • claim
  • confiscate
  • continue
  • defend
  • deny
  • do
  • expedite
  • forward
  • go
  • guard
  • hold
  • keep
  • protect
  • refuse
  • retain
  • safeguard
  • secure
  • seize
  • take
  • take over
  • usurp
  • wrest

Meanings of waive

  • verb
    1. To relinquish (a right etc.); to give up claim to; to forego.
    2. To put aside, avoid.
    3. To outlaw (someone).
    4. To abandon, give up (someone or something).
    5. To move from side to side; to sway.
    6. To stray, wander.
  • noun
    1. A woman put out of the protection of the law; an outlawed woman.
    2. 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 76 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to waive, such as: abandon, abdicate, abjure, abnegate, accept, acknowledge, advance.

Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.

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abandonment

abdicate

abdicated

abdicates

abnegate

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