Synonyms of resign

resign 1 of 2

verb (1)

ri-ˈzīn 

as in to abdicate

to give up (as a position of authority) formally

following the election, the incumbent cabinet members resigned their positions so the president could feel free to pick a new administration

Synonyms & Similar Words

• abdicate
• relinquish
• renounce
• cede
• surrender
• deny
• vacate
• waive
• step down (from)
• step aside (from)
• abnegate
• abandon
• disown
• disavow
• demit
• forsake
• abjure
• disclaim
• quit
• yield
• hand over
• give up
• desert

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• assume
• claim
• appropriate
• protect
• seize
• confiscate
• defend
• take over
• arrogate
• secure
• usurp
• guard
• safeguard
• wrest

resign (from)

2 of 2

verb (2)

as in to leave

to give up (a job or office)

resigned from the company after the news broke that he had been falsifying financial statements for years

Synonyms & Similar Words

• leave
• retire (from)
• quit
• give notice
• step aside (from)
• step down (from)
• chuck
• abandon
• vacate
• bag
• throw up
• drop out (of)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• stay (at)
• keep
• hire (out)
• join
• sign on (for)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of resign

Verb

At least 17 of the lawyers soon resigned. —Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 26 Jan. 2026

The search for a new president began last April, after Minouche Shafik, the prior head of the school, resigned amid controversy over anti-Israel protests and encampments. —Peter D'abrosca, FOXNews.com, 26 Jan. 2026

In the recording, the council debates whether there would be any benefits since Prohaska had already resigned. —Tiney Ricciardi, Denver Post, 26 Jan. 2026

The actress is committed to her role to a degree that is appropriately — and upsettingly — resigned. —Blake Simons, IndieWire, 26 Jan. 2026

Phrases Containing resign

• resign (from)