resign

Word Type

v. t.

resign Meaning Definition

To sign back; to return by a formal act; to yield to another; to surrender; -- said especially of office or emolument. Hence, to give up; to yield; to submit; -- said of the wishes or will, or of something valued; -- also often used reflexively.

Synonyms for resign

abandon,abdicate,abjure,accede,accept,acknowledge defeat,acquiesce,assent,be agreeable,be pensioned,be superannuated,cease,cede,circulate,come across with,come off,comply,consent,cry quits,cut out,deliver,deliver over,demit,desist,desist from,discontinue,disgorge,dispense with,dispose of,distribute,disuse,do without,drop,dump,face the music,forgo,fork over,forsake,forswear,forward,get along without,get rid of,give away,give in,give notice,give out,give over,give up,go,go along with,hand,hand in,hand out,hand over,have done with,kiss good-bye,knock under,knuckle down,knuckle under,lay down,leave,leave off,let go,live with it,make a sacrifice,nol-pros,not pursue with,not resist,obey,part with,pass,pass out,pass over,pension off,put behind one,quit,quitclaim,reach,recant,release,relent,relinquish,render,render up,renounce,renounce the throne,retire,retire from office,retract,sacrifice,spare,stand aside,stand down,step aside,stop,submit,succumb,superannuate,surrender,swallow it,swallow the pill,swear off,take,take it,terminate,throw up,transfer,turn over,turn up,vacate,waive,withdraw from,yield

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