Resign Synonyms and Antonyms

rĭ-zīn
To bring (oneself) to accept
(Verb)
Synonyms:
  1. reconcile
  2. submit
Antonyms:
  1. take-office
To relinquish
(Verb)
Synonyms:
  1. abandon
  2. surrender
  3. relinquish
  4. renounce
  5. yield
  6. abdicate
  7. demit
  8. give up
  9. vacate
  10. cede
  11. forswear
  12. capitulate
  13. hand over
  14. quitclaim
  15. release
  16. forsake
  17. quit
  18. render
  19. submit
  20. waive
  21. withdraw
  22. free
To leave one's employment
(Verb)
Synonyms:
  1. quit
  2. leave
  3. step down
  4. leave office
  5. retire
  6. stand-down
  7. demit
  8. drop out
  9. stand-aside
  10. end one's services
  11. walk out
  12. hand in one's resignation
  13. give-notice
  14. abdicate
  15. cease work
  16. sign off
  17. ask for one's time
  18. chuck one's job
  19. toss up one's job
  20. terminate
Antonyms:
  1. take on
  2. take up
  3. agree
To relinquish (a privilege, right, or claim).
(Verb)
Synonyms:
  1. relinquish

Words Related to Resign

Related words are words that are directly connected to each other through their meaning, even if they are not synonyms or antonyms. This connection may be general or specific, or the words may appear frequently together.

Resign Sentence Examples

  • Shall we forever resign the pleasure of construction to the carpenter?

  • I am in no hurry to resign my office and be planted, you may be sure.

  • In consequence of this James was forced to resign his posts.

  • It was the sign it was time to resign, for her power was nearly gone.

  • In his last sickness Celestine wished to resign his office, but the cardinals protested.

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