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abdicate

/ˈæb.dɪ.keɪt/

Translations

abdicateverb

abdicated

Past Simple

abdicated

Past Participle

abdicating

Gerund

/ˈæb.dɪ.keɪt/

abdiquerAu sens propre, en parlant d'un souverain ou d'un titulaire d'une haute fonction.

The king decided to abdicate the throne in favor of his son.

Le roi a décidé d'abdiquer le trône en faveur de son fils.

Additional translations

abdiquerAu sens figuré, pour se dérober à une responsabilité ou à une obligation.

Synonyms

step down

give up

Antonyms

abdicateverb

To formally relinquish a sovereign power or high office.

The king decided to abdicate the throne in favor of his son.

To fail to fulfill a duty or responsibility.

The manager was accused of abdicating his responsibilities during the crisis.