Synonyms of steps aside (from)

steps aside (from)

verb

present tense third-person singular of step aside (from)

1

as in leaves

to give up (a job or office)

a newscaster who knew when it was time to step aside from the anchor desk and let a younger person take over

Synonyms & Similar Words

• leaves
• resigns (from)
• steps down (from)
• quits
• retires (from)
• gives notice
• bags
• abandons
• chucks
• vacates
• drops out (of)
• throws up

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• stays (at)
• hires (out or on)

2

as in resigns

to give up (as a position of authority) formally

the prime minister was compelled to step aside from his office when it was demonstrated that he had violated the public trust

Synonyms & Similar Words

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

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

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