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

He’s waived his right to a jury – the judge presiding over the Pinellas County trial is set to decide the doctor’s fate. — Natasha Holt, FOXNews.com, 20 Sep. 2026

Again, two-way contracts can be subbed out at any time, and if such a player is waived, such salary does not count against the cap, luxury tax or hard cap. — Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 18 Sep. 2026

For visitors, however, tasting fees in Amador County can still be considerably less than those found in Napa, and fees are often waived when customers purchase wine. — Melissa May, CBS News, 18 Sep. 2026

In the agreement, Kohberger also waived his ability to appeal, though defendants always retain the right to later assert ineffective assistance of counsel and pursue post-conviction relief in court. — Kevin Fixler september 17, Idaho Statesman, 17 Sep. 2026

However, neither Harris nor Wright was drafted, and both were waived by NFL teams. — Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 17 Sep. 2026

An Exhibit 10 pays $91,000 if a player is waived, as most are, signs with a franchise’s G League team and then stays for at least 60 days. — Cj Moore, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2026

Despite being on the initial 53-man roster, Milton was waived a day later, as the Cowboys needed a roster spot following the acquisition of running back Emari Demercado. — Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 Sep. 2026

The couple both waived their rights to extradition and will be moved to South Carolina within the next 10 days. — Matt Lavietes, NBC news, 3 Sep. 2026