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

One of them was Merrill Lynch, which had a $1,918,901 interest payment waived by the office. — Stephen Hobbs, Sacbee.com, 4 Oct. 2026

On Friday, the Rams waived punt returner Xavier Smith, who fumbled in last season’s NFC championship game and made several decision-making errors against the Broncos. — Gary Klein, Los Angeles Times, 3 Oct. 2026

Another option, D’Angelo Russell, this week signed to play in China after being waived last week by the Memphis Grizzlies. — Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 1 Oct. 2026

The Office of the Court Administrator said the five defendants waived their formal arraignments scheduled for Wednesday and will not appear at the Centre County Courthouse. — Greg Wehner, FOXNews.com, 30 Sep. 2026

The Panthers waived linebacker Maema Njongmeta, who was added to the team’s 53-man active roster last week. — Charlotte Observer, 29 Sep. 2026

Miami waived Ferrell from the practice squad on Monday, along with defensive tackle Jordan Miller, who was also released from the practice squad. — Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 29 Sep. 2026

Membership only requires joining the Financial Fitness Association, with fee waived. — Dan Avery, CNBC, 29 Sep. 2026

Oladokun was repeatedly waived and re-signed to the practice squad through the years, part of the dance that fringe NFL players do. — Pj Green september 24, Kansas City Star, 24 Sep. 2026