Abdicate

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Resign

Synonyms Resign, quit, step down, renounce the throne, resign from, renounce, hand over, deliver up, vacate, abjure, disclaim, retire, stand down, bow out, demit, relinquish, give up, turn over, surrender, forswear, and cede.

Disown

Synonyms Disown, spurn, renounce, avoid, abnegate, abjure, waive, forgo, surrender, disgorge, drop, wash one's hands of, forsake, turn down, reject, give up, refuse, relinquish, repudiate, yield, abandon, deliver up, cast aside, turn one's back on, and shirk.

Example Sentences

The king decided to abdicate the throne.

He chose to abdicate his responsibilities.

The ruler was forced to abdicate under pressure.

She refused to abdicate her role in the project.

The emperor will officially abdicate tomorrow.

You can’t just abdicate your duties like that.

The leader’s decision to abdicate shocked the nation.

He abdicated in favor of his younger brother.

Monarchs rarely abdicate without serious reason.

She abdicated her position as chairperson.