Word Type

Verb

The word "abdicate" can be used as a verb.

Word Relationships

Derived Terms

abdicable abdicant abdication abdicative abdicator unabdicate

Broader Terms (Hypernyms)

give up renounce resign vacate

Manner Of

vacate

Related Terms

abdication cast off definitely depose disclaim disinherit disown exercising expel reject relinquish renounce sovereignty surrender withdraw

Synonym Network

abandon abjure cast aside cast off desert disinherit disown forego forsake give up quit refuse reject relent relinquish renounce repudiate resign retire stand down surrender vacate waive yield

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