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

Two conversations later, the $50,000 sampling fee was waived. — Jasmine Browley, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026

In its push, the secretary of Homeland Security has waived numerous regulations designed to protect the environment, wildlife, archaeological and Native American sites. — Rebecca Santana, Los Angeles Times, 4 Aug. 2026

He was claimed on waivers by the Reds in November, reclaimed by the Dodgers on waivers in February, then waived by the Dodgers and claimed by the Mets just over a week later. — Bill Plunkett, Oc Register, 3 Aug. 2026

Travelers meeting certain conditions will have fees waived for making changes, the airline said on its website. — Vinod Sreeharsha, Miami Herald, 3 Aug. 2026

She was then waived by the Valkyries before signing with Mercury on a developmental contract. — Lawrence Dow, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Aug. 2026

In a corresponding move, the Tempo waived guard Tima Pouye to maintain a 12-player roster. — Annie Costabile, New York Times, 31 July 2026

The department has waived it, but lawyers for Presidio argued that because of the wording of the Act, Homeland Security was still required to consult with the Army Corps of Engineers before launching the project. — ABC News, 22 July 2026

Although the criminal immunity of certain staff had been waived, the waiver did not expressly extend to their dependents, leaving Sacoolas protected. — Will Carless, USA Today, 19 July 2026