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

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

Keep in mind that Lonzo has been available to any NBA team since he was dealt by the Cavaliers to the Jazz in February and then immediately waived. — Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 6 Sep. 2026

The Cleveland Browns waived Wright, and Harris spent a brief time with the Saints during training camp. — Ralph D. Russo, New York Times, 5 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

The Citi® / AAdvantage® Platinum Select® World Elite Mastercard® has a much smaller $99 annual fee, which is waived for the first year. — Jason Stauffer, CNBC, 3 Sep. 2026

The defense waived a formal reading of the charges, and Robinson’s attorney entered not guilty pleas on his behalf. — Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 2 Sep. 2026

If your payment doesn’t cover the interest that accrues that month, the remaining interest is waived. — Miranda Marquit, Encyclopedia Britannica, 2 Sep. 2026

Meanwhile, Ahmed has waived his right to a detention hearing and will remain in custody. — Jason Meisner, Chicago Tribune, 31 Aug. 2026