verb
- gave up a position of power, especially a throne
- failed to fulfill or gave up a responsibility or duty
Usage: past tense of abdicate
Usage: past tense of abdicate
Examples
- The king abdicated his throne after the scandal.
- She abdicated the crown to marry a commoner.
- He abdicated his responsibilities as a father.
- The CEO abdicated her leadership role during the crisis.
- The emperor abdicated in favor of his son.
- They abdicated their duty to protect the citizens.