ABDICATION Synonyms
There are 4 hypernyms of the word abdication. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words for ABDICATION
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| forsaking | verbv | |||||||
noun • the act of forsaking • the act of giving something up | ||||||||
| relinquishment | nounn | |||||||
noun • a verbal act of renouncing a claim or right or position etc. • the act of giving up and abandoning a struggle or task etc. | ||||||||
| renunciation | nounn | |||||||
noun • rejecting or disowning or disclaiming as invalid • the state of having rejected your religious beliefs for your political party or a cause (often in favor of opposing beliefs or causes) • an act (spoken or written) declaring that something is surrendered or disowned • the act of renouncing; sacrificing or giving up or surrendering (a possession or right or title or privilege etc.) | ||||||||
| resignation | nounn | |||||||
noun • acceptance of despair • the act of giving up (a claim or office or possession etc.) • a formal document giving notice of your intention to resign | ||||||||
| surrender | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • acceptance of despair • a verbal act of admitting defeat • the delivery of a principal into lawful custody • the act of surrendering (usually under agreed conditions) verb • give up or agree to forgo to the power or possession of another • relinquish possession or control over | ||||||||
| stepping down | verbv | |||||||
noun • a formal resignation and renunciation of powers • the act of abdicating | ||||||||
