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abdicate

verb

give up, such as power, as of monarchs and emperors, or duties and obligations

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Word Facts

Word length
8
Starts with
A
Ends with
E
Contains
BD
Scrabble score
13
Database source
OEWN 2025 Core

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Pronunciation

ˈæb.dɪˌkeɪt

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Definitions

verb

  1. give up, such as power, as of monarchs and emperors, or duties and obligations

    “The King abdicated when he married a divorcee”

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Example Sentences

The King abdicated when he married a divorcee

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