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waiving

The word “waiving” has 2 syllables: waiv-ing.

It's pronounced as /ˈweɪvɪŋ/.

What is synonym and antonym for waiving?

In the thesaurus, “waiving” has 19 synonyms and 15 antonyms.

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

Synonyms for waiving

  • abandon
  • allow
  • defer
  • denying
  • forgo
  • grant
  • hand over
  • postpone
  • put off
  • reject
  • relinquish
  • relinquishing
  • remove
  • renounce
  • set aside
  • shelve
  • surrender
  • suspend
  • turn over

Antonyms for waiving

  • appropriating
  • approve
  • assuming
  • carry out
  • claiming
  • continue
  • deny
  • do
  • expedite
  • forward
  • hold
  • keep
  • refuse
  • retain
  • take

Meanings of waiving

  • 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.

Example Sentences

  • She was waiving her right to remain silent by speaking to the police without a lawyer present.
  • The government is waiving the visa requirements for citizens of certain countries during the tourism promotion period.
  • The manager is waiving the dress code for employees during the company picnic.
  • He considered waiving his claim to the inheritance in favor of his younger siblings.
  • The organization is waiving the entrance fee for participants of the charity event.

On this page you'll find 34 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to waiving, such as: abandon, allow, appropriating, approve, assuming, carry out, claiming.

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