Synonyms of stepped aside (from)

stepped aside (from)

verb

past tense of step aside (from)

1

as in left

to give up (a job or office)

a newscaster who knew when it was time to step aside from the anchor desk and let a younger person take over

Synonyms & Similar Words

• left
• resigned (from)
• quitted
• retired (from)
• quit
• stepped down (from)
• gave notice
• abandoned
• chucked
• vacated
• dropped out (of)
• bagged
• threw up

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• stayed (at)
• hired (out or on)

2

as in resigned

to give up (as a position of authority) formally

the prime minister was compelled to step aside from his office when it was demonstrated that he had violated the public trust

Synonyms & Similar Words

• resigned
• relinquished
• abdicated
• stepped down (from)
• renounced
• ceded
• denied
• abnegated
• surrendered
• waived
• vacated
• handed over
• abandoned
• disclaimed
• disavowed
• disowned
• forsook
• quitted
• deserted
• demitted
• abjured
• gave up
• yielded
• quit

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• assumed
• claimed
• appropriated
• confiscated
• took over
• seized
• protected
• arrogated
• secured
• defended
• guarded
• usurped
• safeguarded
• wrested