Synonyms of resigning

resigning

verb

present participle of resign

as in abdicating

to give up (as a position of authority) formally

following the election, the incumbent cabinet members resigned their positions so the president could feel free to pick a new administration

Synonyms & Similar Words

• abdicating
• relinquishing
• renouncing
• ceding
• denying
• surrendering
• vacating
• stepping down (from)
• waiving
• abnegating
• abandoning
• disowning
• stepping aside (from)
• disavowing
• disclaiming
• abjuring
• forsaking
• deserting
• demitting
• quitting
• yielding
• giving up
• handing over

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• assuming
• claiming
• appropriating
• protecting
• seizing
• confiscating
• defending
• securing
• taking over
• arrogating
• usurping
• safeguarding
• guarding
• wresting