Synonyms of abdicated

abdicated

verb

past tense of abdicate

as in resigned

to give up (as a position of authority) formally

the revolutionary government forced Nicholas II to abdicate the Russian throne

Synonyms & Similar Words

• resigned
• relinquished
• ceded
• renounced
• denied
• surrendered
• vacated
• stepped down (from)
• waived
• abandoned
• abnegated
• disowned
• stepped aside (from)
• disavowed
• disclaimed
• forsook
• abjured
• demitted
• deserted
• handed over
• yielded
• gave up
• quit

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• assumed
• claimed
• appropriated
• confiscated
• seized
• arrogated
• usurped
• protected
• took over
• secured
• defended
• guarded
• wrested
• safeguarded

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of abdicated

His grandfather, King Leopold III, also abdicated in 1951 amid a political crisis to safeguard the monarchy. — Meredith Kile, PEOPLE, 27 July 2026

For a queen mother to privilege her daughter/queen’s wishes above those of the son/king who abdicated in the night? — Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 29 June 2026

Queen Elizabeth's uncle Edward VIII abdicated the throne within a year of his ascension in order to marry a two-time divorcée, Wallis Simpson. — Marina Watts, Entertainment Weekly, 2 June 2026

The Thorns were so concerned with Chawinga in that moment that the two defenders who went to try to force her onto her left foot completely abdicated the space that Hopkins was targeting with her run forward. — Daniel Sperry, Kansas City Star, 27 May 2026

Too many people have abdicated their collective responsibility. — Ken Burns, Rolling Stone, 19 May 2026

Congress has abdicated its power to an oligarchy of billionaires. — Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 13 May 2026

Congress has already abdicated its duty. — Lucas Robinson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 May 2026

That was on clear display over the past week, when legislators abdicated their authority over congressional redistricting to the governor. — Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board, The Orlando Sentinel, 30 Apr. 2026