abdicate vs resign
resign vs abdicateabdicate and resign both are verbs.
| Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| abdicate | No | No | Yes | No |
| resign | No | No | Yes | No |
As verbs,
resign is a hypernym of
abdicate; that is, resign is a
word with a broader meaning than abdicate:
- abdicate: give up, such as power, as of monarchs and emperors, or duties and obligations
- resign: leave (a job, post, or position) voluntarily
| abdicate (verb) | resign (verb) |
|---|---|
| give up, such as power, as of monarchs and emperors, or duties and obligations | accept as inevitable |
| part with a possession or right | |
| leave (a job, post, or position) voluntarily | |
| give up or retire from a position |
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