waiving (B2)

verb

Pronunciation: /weɪvɪŋ/

Definition

Giving up a right, claim, or privilege, especially by neglecting to enforce or assert it.

Examples

• The company is waiving the late fee for customers affected by the power outage.

• He decided to waive his right to a jury trial.

• The landlord is waiving the rent for the first month to attract new tenants.

How to Use waiving

waive off (phrasal verb)

To give up or set aside a claim or right. — "The company decided to waive off the penalty for early withdrawal."

waive aside (phrasal verb)

To dismiss or ignore a claim or right. — "He waived aside her concerns about the budget."

Synonyms of waiving

Words with a similar meaning to waiving:

• relinquishing
• forgoing
• renouncing

Antonyms of waiving

Words with the opposite meaning to waiving:

• asserting
• enforcing

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