Synonyms of waived

waived

verb

past tense of waive

as in denied

to officially say that you will not use or require something that you are allowed to have or that is usually required

She waived her right to a lawyer.

The university waives the application fee for low-income students.

Related Words

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

Dissimilar Words

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

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of waived

For the Heat, the expiration of the trade exception for Highsmith, who has re-signed with the Phoenix Suns after being waived by them last week, continues a largely passive approach with the mechanism. — Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 18 Aug. 2026

The monthly service fee is waived for customers enrolled in electronic statements. — Cnbc Select, CNBC, 18 Aug. 2026

Davis has waived his right to be sentenced by the jury, so the judge will determine the penalty if Davis is convicted. — Sasha Pezenik, ABC News, 17 Aug. 2026

Elam was traded the next offseason to the Dallas Cowboys and was waived in November after 10 games. — Pj Green, Kansas City Star, 15 Aug. 2026

However, after a promising start to the 2025 preseason, Hassanein suffered a pectoral injury that resulted in his being waived with an injury settlement. — Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 14 Aug. 2026

The $5 fee will be waived as long as funding from Aging Care Connections is available. — Steve Metsch, Chicago Tribune, 14 Aug. 2026

Carolina waived tight end Chamon Metayer to make room on its roster. — Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 10 Aug. 2026

Smith waived the preliminary exam at a court hearing in Warren on Thursday, resulting in him being bound over to Macomb County Circuit Court for trial. — Nicholas Lentz, CBS News, 8 Aug. 2026