abdicated

[ˈæbdɪkeɪtɪd]

abdicated Definition

to give up or renounce a position of power or responsibility, especially in a formal manner.

Using abdicated: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "abdicated" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The king abdicated the throne and went into exile.

• Example

  She abdicated her role as CEO to pursue other interests.

• Example

  The company's founder abdicated control to his son.

abdicated Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for abdicated

• resigned
• relinquished
• surrendered
• yielded
• forfeited

Antonyms for abdicated

• assumed
• retained
• held on to

Phrases with abdicated

• abdicate one's responsibilities

  to give up or neglect one's duties or obligations

  Example

  He was accused of abdicating his responsibilities as a parent.

• abdicate the throne

  to formally give up one's position as monarch or ruler

  Example

  The queen was forced to abdicate the throne due to health reasons.

• abdicate power

  to relinquish or surrender one's authority or control

  Example

  The dictator was pressured to abdicate power by the international community.

Origins of abdicated

from Latin 'abdīcāre', meaning 'to renounce'

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Summary: abdicated in Brief

'Abdicated' [ˈæbdɪkeɪtɪd] means to give up or renounce a position of power or responsibility, especially in a formal manner. It is often used in the context of monarchs or leaders who voluntarily or involuntarily relinquish their positions. Phrases like 'abdicate one's responsibilities' and 'abdicate power' use 'abdicate' to denote giving up duties or authority, respectively.