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resignation Synonyms

Another word for resignation

Choosing another word for resignation depends on context, so the 13 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

An act of voluntarily leaving or stepping down from a job, office, or position.

Usage Example

"The prime minister announced his abdication after the parliamentary vote failed."

Strong
abdication
departure
retirement
demission

• noun (Context 2)

A formal written statement or letter declaring that one is leaving a job or office.

Usage Example

"She handed her formal notice to the human resources director on Friday morning."

Strong
notice

• noun (Context 3)

The passive, uncomplaining acceptance of something undesirable but inevitable.

Usage Example

"He greeted the news of the flight delay with a sigh of quiet acceptance."

Strong
acceptance
acquiescence
submission
surrender
forbearance
passivity
compliance
Weak
stoicism

Opposites of resignation

The opposite of resignation shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

resistance
defiance
appointment
inauguration
rebellion
protest
retention
See all opposites of resignation

• Nearby Words

residuals
residue
resign
resignation
resigned
resignedly
resigner

Cite this Entry

Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Resignation. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/resignation
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