Abdicate and Hand over

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Abdicate

Abdicate verb - To give up (as a position of authority) formally.
Usage example: the revolutionary government forced Nicholas II to abdicate the Russian throne
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Hand over is a synonym for abdicate in keep topic. In some cases you can use "Hand over" instead a verb "Abdicate", when it comes to topics like give up, resign from.
Nearby Words: abdication, abdicating

Hand over

Hand over verb - To give (something) over to the control or possession of another usually under duress.
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Abdicate is a synonym for hand over. You can use "Abdicate" instead a verb "Hand over".

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  • In Richard II, Richard has lost his kingdom to his cousin Henry and now must formally abdicate, hand over the crown and "confess" his crimes.
    Source: Holding the Floor
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