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

Some fees can be waived, but those decisions are made on a case-by-case basis. — Sasha Allen, Hartford Courant, 1 Nov. 2026

Roster move The Dolphins claimed edge player Jamree Kromah off waivers from Chicago and waived edge player Robert Beal, who’s now healthy after missing a month with a hamstring injury. — Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 30 Oct. 2026

The Lakers signed center Lawson Lovering to a two-way contract Wednesday and waived two-way forward AK Okereke. — Broderick Turner, Los Angeles Times, 29 Oct. 2026

For Miami to make room for the former University of Connecticut standout, rookie sixth-round pick DJ Campbell was waived. — David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 28 Oct. 2026

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