ABDICATED Synonyms: 38 Similar and Opposite Words

abdicated

verb

past tense of abdicate

as in resigned

to give up (as a position of authority) formally the revolutionary government forced Nicholas II to abdicate the Russian throne

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Recent Examples of abdicated Naruhito assumed the duties of emperor, a position with ceremonial roles but no political power, after his father Akihito abdicated earlier in the year. — ABC News, 5 Oct. 2026 After both sisters had abdicated planning the memorial, logistical matters—the casket and its transport, the readings, and, yes, the flowers—had fallen to the front desk volunteer of a church my grandmother no longer attended. — Literary Hub, 30 Sep. 2026 Few performers have ever been so naturally gifted at the pop-star pose, yet few have abdicated the gig so fast. — Rob Sheffield, Rolling Stone, 25 Sep. 2026 The former sovereign, 86, who abdicated the throne in 2024, was instead represented by her son and successor, King Frederik, his wife, Queen Mary, his son and heir, Crown Prince Christian, and Queen Margrethe’s younger sister, Princess Benedikte. — Meredith Kile, PEOPLE, 9 Sep. 2026 Considered too lenient toward the Germans, Marie-Adelaide abdicated in January 1919 in favor of her sister, Charlotte. — Giorgia Olivieri, Vanity Fair, 28 Aug. 2026 The popular king modernized the royal house but refused to follow in the footsteps of other aging monarchs who have abdicated in recent times. — CBS News, 28 Aug. 2026 After her son Edward abdicated the throne, his brother (Elizabeth’s father) became King George VI. — Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 25 Aug. 2026

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But Vucic, who resigned from his second term as president to run again for prime minister, is a strong incumbent.

— Reuters, NBC news, 25 Oct. 2026
Since Sorrells was sworn in, at least 79 assistant district attorneys have resigned, according to a source familiar with the departures.

— Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Oct. 2026

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Although dozens of islands were claimed through this process, the overwhelming bulk of these claims were relinquished in the late 20th century as the island countries of Oceania began to achieve independence.

— Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 23 Oct. 2026
Panettiere had relinquished custody of Kaya to Klitschko in 2018.

— ABC News, ABC News, 9 Oct. 2026

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