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

Kimpton and Sonesta stand out for waiving weight and breed limits. — Ashley Lynch, Sacbee.com, 14 Aug. 2026

Miami signed safety Tanner Wall and claimed cornerback Ahmari Harvey off waivers from the Pittsburgh Steelers while also waiving quarterback Mark Gronowski and safety Omar Brown. — Miami Herald, 7 Aug. 2026

If there’s a car around which needs charge, and an empty stall, invite the car over, possibly even waiving the plug-in fee rather than going idle. — Brad Templeton, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026

According to the outlet, that means that the princess is waiving over $15,000 in salary, plus a $29 daily food allowance. — Stephanie Petit, PEOPLE, 31 July 2026

By contrast, relatives who serve in this role often choose not to accept payment because waiving compensation can have tax advantages. — Naomi Cahn, The Conversation, 29 July 2026

Boston City Councilor Ed Flynn will move to propose measures related to waiving Boston Police Department residency requirements and allowing retired officers to take shifts as the department faces ongoing staffing challenges. — Grace Zokovitch, Boston Herald, 27 July 2026

That means if, for whatever reason, things don't work out, the Blackhawks can deal him without having to go through the headache of him waiving his no-move clause or giving the thumbs-up to any trades. — Matt Reigle Outkick, FOXNews.com, 19 July 2026

On Wednesday, McCullers told The Athletic that owner Jim Crane called him earlier in the week to broach the topic of waiving his no-trade clause. — Chandler Rome, New York Times, 15 July 2026