Synonyms of waiving

waiving

verb

present participle of waive

as in denying

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

• denying
• relinquishing
• ceding
• surrendering
• disclaiming
• disavowing
• renouncing
• disowning
• abjuring
• resigning
• abdicating
• demitting
• forsaking
• abandoning
• stepping down (from)
• vacating
• abnegating
• yielding
• deserting
• giving up
• stepping aside (from)
• handing over
• quitting

Dissimilar Words

• claiming
• assuming
• appropriating
• protecting
• confiscating
• seizing
• defending
• securing
• taking over
• arrogating
• guarding
• usurping
• safeguarding
• wresting

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of waiving

In a rare and largely unprecedented move for a death penalty case, Kosowski represented himself, waiving his right to a jury trial and allowing a judge in Pinellas County, Florida, to decide his fate. — Lauren Del Valle, CNN Money, 23 Sep. 2026

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Some states are waiving gas taxes as prices soar. — Hope Karnopp, jsonline.com, 21 Sep. 2026

In addition to the need for funding for more staffing, Kang explained that some smaller city establishments are having trouble waiving fees with no way to recoup that money elsewhere. — Katie Campione, Deadline, 9 Sep. 2026

Grupe re-signed with them during the offseason before waiving him on Sunday. — Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 31 Aug. 2026

The interesting decision was waiving tight end Cam Grandy while keeping Hudson. — Paul Dehner Jr, New York Times, 31 Aug. 2026

As for Murdock, Payton made the overarching point on Monday when asked about waiving him on Sunday in favor of Karene Reid and Jordan Turner. — Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 31 Aug. 2026

Panthers pass rusher Jeremiah Moon is waived The Panthers are waiving pass rusher Jeremiah Moon, per multiple media reports. — Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 30 Aug. 2026

Additionally, the Unified Government is waiving permitting fees for residents who need electrical work. — Caroline Zimmerman, Kansas City Star, 22 Aug. 2026