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WAIVES

(verb, noun)

Definitions

There are 4 meanings of the word Waives.

Waives - as a verb

Do without or cease to hold or adhere to

Example: "We are dispensing with formalities"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
dispense withforegoforeswearforgorelinquish
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Lose (something) or lose the right to (something) by some error, offense, or crime

Example: "You've forfeited your right to name your successor"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
foregoforfeitforgogive upthrow overboard
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
abandon
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Waives - as a noun

A woman put out of the protection of the law; an outlawed woman.

A waif; a castaway.

Example Sentences

"The judge waives the fine for the first-time offender."
"The company waives the cancellation fee for its loyal customers."
"She waives her right to remain silent and starts talking."
"He waives his hand to catch a taxi."
"The landlord waives the late payment penalty as a gesture of goodwill."
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Word Game Points

Is WAIVES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, waives is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

WAIVES has a SCRABBLE points total of 12.

Is WAIVES a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, waives is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
WAIVES has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 13.

Is WAIVES a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, waives is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
WAIVES has a WORDFEUD points total of 12.

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