Synonyms of abdicates

abdicates

verb

present tense third-person singular of abdicate

as in resigns

to give up (as a position of authority) formally

the revolutionary government forced Nicholas II to abdicate the Russian throne

Synonyms & Similar Words

• resigns
• relinquishes
• renounces
• cedes
• denies
• surrenders
• vacates
• waives
• abandons
• steps down (from)
• disowns
• disavows
• abnegates
• abjures
• disclaims
• forsakes
• steps aside (from)
• demits
• yields
• deserts
• hands over
• gives up
• quits

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• assumes
• claims
• appropriates
• seizes
• arrogates
• confiscates
• usurps
• protects
• takes over
• defends
• secures
• guards
• wrests
• safeguards