What is another word for Abdicating?

Pronunciation: [ˈabdɪkˌe͡ɪtɪŋ] (IPA)

Abdicating is a term used to describe someone stepping down from a position of power, usually a monarch or government leader. There are many synonyms for abdicating, including resigning, stepping down, relinquishing, giving up, renouncing, and abrogating. Each word has its own nuances and connotations, but they all describe a similar act of voluntarily giving up power or responsibility. Other related terms include retiring, departing, withdrawing, and conceding. Depending on the context, there may be other more specific words to describe someone leaving a particular position or role, but abdicating remains one of the most commonly used and recognizable synonyms in English.

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Usage examples for Abdicating

And I wonder what they would say if they knew you were thinking of voluntarily Abdicating so proud and enviable a position.
"Prince Fortunatus"
William Black
The gnomes-who formed the Opposition Party-had turned disloyal and wanted a republic; whereupon the King, hurt in his dignity, insisted upon Abdicating.
"The Rainbow Book Tales of Fun & Fancy"
Mabel Henriette Spielmann
The sweet attraction of loving service, the pride and glory of despotic rule, were not for her, an exile from the one, and from the other Abdicating.
"The Unknown Sea"
Clemence Housman

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