Synonyms for step down

Most common

re-sign · quit · weaken · de-escalate · stand down · pass the torch · pass the baton · abdicate

Synonyms by meaning

Verb

Antonyms

step-up

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Definitions

1. v. 1

   Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see step, down.

   to step down carefully from a train

2. v. 2

   To resign or retire from an office or position of authority.

Example sentences

• quit The odds are against me, so I think I'll quit now.
• weaken This could profoundly weaken the Algerian economy.

By length

4 letters

quit¹

6 letters

weaken²

8 letters

abdicate³

The small number after each word is its number of syllables (weaken² = 2 syllables).

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démissionner

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dimitir