Definition of Abdicate
to relinquish power or responsibility
Examples of Abdicate in a sentence
The young prince became king after his older brother decided to abdicate the throne. 🔊
Because the mother chose to abdicate her role as a parent, her children have become the terrors of the neighborhood. 🔊
Of course, it is easier to abdicate your responsibilities than to be a good citizen. 🔊
Since the dictator of that country will not simply abdicate his position, we must go to war to remove him from power. 🔊
When his company’s stock price dropped under a dollar, the CEO decided to abdicate his title and leave the firm. 🔊
Because of a sex scandal, the president had no choice but to abdicate his office. 🔊
It is obvious from the bad behavior of these children that their parents have chosen to abdicate their jobs as good role models. 🔊
Angry at her husband, the wife decided to abdicate her household position of cook and cleaner for a whole week. 🔊
Although my daughter is getting married to a wonderful man today, it is still very hard for me to abdicate my role as her protector. 🔊
On her ninetieth birthday, the queen will abdicate her throne and let her oldest son become king. 🔊
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