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 was waived during final roster cuts in August before joining Kansas City’s practice squad. — Pete Sweeney, Kansas City Star, 23 Oct. 2026

Trump then waived some sanctions against Russia, drawing criticism even from his own party. — Ivana Kottasová, CNN Money, 22 Oct. 2026

The fines are being held in abeyance, meaning they could be waived if the coaches demonstrate good behavior, according to the report. — Ryan Canfield Outkick, FOXNews.com, 22 Oct. 2026

His administration waived restrictions on buying Russian diesel earlier this month in an effort to ease pressure on the price of the commodity, a move Zelenskyy argued could embolden Russian President Vladimir Putin. — Jennifer Jacobs, CBS News, 21 Oct. 2026

Business Checking Plus is $20 a month, waived with a $15,000 average monthly balance. — Andreina Rodriguez, CNBC, 21 Oct. 2026

Wayne spent parts of four seasons with the Texans and has six receptions for 85 yards in nine career games and four starts, including three starts earlier this season before Houston waived him. — Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 21 Oct. 2026

Trump has also waived sanctions on Russia, a move which Zelenskyy slammed as helping Putin push on with Moscow’s full-scale invasion, which will hit the five-year mark in February. — ABC News, 20 Oct. 2026

While a membership is not required, Jettly does offers memberships that of course come with perks—lower hourly rates, waived booking fees, and access to things like empty leg alerts. — Debra Kamin, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Oct. 2026