Synonyms for

Waive

Verb / weɪv / Another word for waive — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

To give up or surrender a right or claim.

Synonyms & similar words

claim foreswear giveup forgo throwoverboard relinquish forego dispensewith forfeit forgo relinquish abandon surrender yield renounce cede resign dispense waiver refrain desist discontinue quit forsake abjure abstain leave cede

Synonyms by register

Formal

relinquish renounce forfeit abandon

Informal

drop skip pass on let go

Literary

cede abdicate

Antonyms

claim insist demand enforce assert maintain require

Common collocations

  • waive the right
  • waive the fee
  • waive the requirement
  • waive the penalty
  • waive the claim
  • waive the defense
  • waive the privilege

Word family

noun waiver
verb waive

Usage note

Often used in legal or formal contexts to mean voluntarily giving up a right or claim. Be careful not to confuse with 'wave' which means to move one's hand.

Example sentences

  1. She decided to waive the penalty for late payment.
  2. He waived his right to remain silent.
  3. The company will waive the fee for early cancellation.
  4. The politician waived his right to a recount.
  5. The athlete waived his prize money to donate to charity.

Quotes

  • I waive my right to remain silent.
  • The government can't waive its responsibility to protect the environment.
  • I'm going to waive my fee for this one.

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