Abdicated Meaning in English
word · lemma: abdicate
ˈæbdəˌkeɪtɪd
AB-duh-kay-tid
ˈæbdɪkˌeɪtɪd
AB-dik-ay-tid
Definition
Gave up the throne, power, or responsibility, usually in a formal or official way, especially used for kings, queens, or leaders.
Usage & Nuances
'Abdicated' is formal and most often refers to someone in power stepping down, especially royalty. Can also mean giving up responsibility in a negative sense ('abdicated his duties'). Not used for informal resignation.
Spanish: abdicó - renunció (trono)Portuguese (BR): abdicou - renunciou (trono)Portuguese (PT): abdicou - renunciou (trono)Chinese (Simplified): 退位 - 放弃（权利/责任）Chinese (Traditional): 退位 - 放棄（權利/責任）Hindi: त्याग दिया (सिंहासन) - पद छोड़ दियाArabic: تنازل عن العرش - تخلى عن (سلطة) Bengali: স্বেচ্ছায় সিংহাসন ত্যাগ করেছেন - দায়িত্ব ত্যাগ করেছেনRussian: отрёкся (от престола) - сложил полномочияJapanese: 退位した - 責任を放棄したVietnamese: thoái vị - từ bỏ trách nhiệmKorean: 퇴위했다 - 책임을 포기했다Turkish: tahttan feragat etti - görevden çekildiUrdu: دستبردار ہوا (تخت سے) - ذمہ داری چھوڑ دیIndonesian: turun tahta - melepaskan tanggung jawab
Example Sentences
The king abdicated the throne in 1936.
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She abdicated her role as team leader.
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The president abdicated all responsibility during the crisis.
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After years of debate, he finally abdicated and let someone else take charge.
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Some critics say he abdicated his duties as a parent.
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"He abdicated? I never thought he'd step down like that," she whispered.
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