Synonyms of abdicates

abdicates

verb

present tense third-person singular of abdicate

as in resigns

to give up (as a position of authority) formally

the revolutionary government forced Nicholas II to abdicate the Russian throne

Synonyms & Similar Words

• resigns
• relinquishes
• renounces
• cedes
• denies
• surrenders
• vacates
• waives
• abandons
• steps down (from)
• disowns
• disavows
• abnegates
• abjures
• disclaims
• forsakes
• steps aside (from)
• demits
• yields
• deserts
• hands over
• gives up
• quits

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• assumes
• claims
• appropriates
• seizes
• arrogates
• confiscates
• usurps
• protects
• takes over
• defends
• secures
• guards
• wrests
• safeguards

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of abdicates

When the state abdicates its duty, the people must step in. — William Morris, Des Moines Register, 17 Mar. 2026

When the federal government abdicates its responsibility for public health, states, localities, and communities of experts can still try to fill the void. — Dhruv Khullar, New Yorker, 24 Sep. 2025

When in a turn of events, Theo abdicates from his position as Duke of Tintagel, and would therefore be divorcing Nan to be with Lizzie, Nan runs away to protect her baby, who would be the heir of Tintagel. — Maelle Beauget-Uhl, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2025