abdicate

• Formell auf ein Amt, eine Macht, eine Verantwortung oder ein Recht verzichten, besonders auf den Thron; auch allgemein sich von einer Pflicht oder Verantwortung lossagen.

A verb used to indicate the act of formally renouncing or giving up a position of power, responsibility, or right, especially a throne or high office.

1. Renounce a throneB2formal

   To formally give up the position of being king or queen.

   Abdankung

   • The king abdicated the throne in favor of his son.
   • She abdicated her royal duties after the scandal.
   • The emperor abdicated peacefully, ending a long reign.

   Synonymecedegive uprelinquishrenounceresignstep downsurrendervacate

   Antonymeaccedeacceptascendassumeclaiminheritmountseizetake

2. Fail to fulfill a dutyC1formal

   To fail or refuse to take on a responsibility or duty.

   Pflichten vernachlässigen

   • The manager abdicated his responsibility for the project's failure.
   • Parents should not abdicate their role in their children's education.
   • He abdicated his moral obligations by remaining silent.

   Synonymeabandonforsakegive uprelinquishrenouncerepudiatesurrenderwaiveyield

   Antonymeacceptassumeembracefulfillundertake