Abdicated

Synonyms of abdicated

• surrendered
• relinquished
• resigned

Antonyms of abdicated

• claimed
• asserted
• retained

Collocations of abdicated

responsibility

Frequency: 80 %

The king abdicated his responsibility to the throne.

power

Frequency: 75 %

The dictator abdicated his power after the revolution.

throne

Frequency: 70 %

The queen abdicated the throne to her son.

duty

Frequency: 65 %

The soldier abdicated his duty to protect his country.

authority

Frequency: 60 %

The CEO abdicated his authority to make decisions.

Idiomatic Expressions for abdicated

• Phrase: abdicate the throne
  Meaning: to formally give up a position of power or authority, especially that of a monarch
  Usage: The king abdicated the throne in favor of his son.