Synonyms of waives

waives

verb

present tense third-person singular of waive

as in denies

to officially say that you will not use or require something that you are allowed to have or that is usually required

She waived her right to a lawyer.

The university waives the application fee for low-income students.

Synonyms & Similar Words

• denies
• relinquishes
• cedes
• disclaims
• surrenders
• disavows
• renounces
• abjures
• disowns
• resigns
• abdicates
• forsakes
• demits
• abandons
• steps down (from)
• vacates
• yields
• abnegates
• steps aside (from)
• gives up
• hands over
• deserts
• quits

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• assumes
• claims
• appropriates
• protects
• seizes
• confiscates
• defends
• arrogates
• secures
• takes over
• usurps
• guards
• safeguards
• wrests