Demit — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

verb /di-ˈmit/ de·mit

Meaning & Definition of Demit

Demit (verb)

  1. dismiss
  2. resign
  3. to withdraw from office or membership

Demit (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. as in deny, disavow

    similar: abjure, deny, disavow, disclaim, disown, waive, abdicate, abnegate, cede, relinquish, renounce, resign, step aside (from), step down (from), surrender, forsake, give up, hand over, yield, abandon, desert, quit, vacate
    opposite: appropriate, arrogate, assume, claim, confiscate, seize, take over, usurp, wrest, defend, guard, protect, safeguard, secure

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Demit

The most common words with a similar meaning to Demit:

abjure, deny, disavow, disclaim, disown, waive, abdicate, abnegate, cede, relinquish, renounce, resign, step aside (from), step down (from), surrender, forsake, give up, hand over, yield, abandon, desert, quit, vacate

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Demit

Words with the opposite meaning of Demit:

appropriate, arrogate, assume, claim, confiscate, seize, take over, usurp, wrest, defend, guard, protect, safeguard, secure

Word Forms of Demit

Inflections: demitted, demitting

Origin & Etymology of Demit

Middle English dimitten, from Anglo-French demettre

First known use: 1529t

Frequently Asked Questions about Demit

What does "Demit" mean?

"Demit" means dismiss. As a verb, it is defined as: dismiss.

What is another word for "Demit"?

Other words for "Demit" include abjure, deny, disavow, disclaim, disown, waive, abdicate and abnegate. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Demit" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Demit"?

There are 23 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Demit". Common alternatives include abjure, deny, disavow, disclaim, disown, waive, abdicate, abnegate, cede and relinquish.

What is the opposite of "Demit"?

Antonyms of "Demit" include appropriate, arrogate, assume, claim, confiscate, seize, take over and usurp.

Is "Demit" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Demit" is a verb.

How do you pronounce "Demit"?

"Demit" is pronounced /di-ˈmit/ and divided into syllables as de·mit.

What is the origin of the word "Demit"?

"Demit" comes from Middle English dimitten, from Anglo-French demettre. First known use: 1529t.

What is another word for "Demit" meaning "as in deny, disavow"?

When "Demit" (verb) means as in deny, disavow, synonyms include abjure, deny, disavow, disclaim, disown and waive. Opposites in this sense include appropriate, arrogate, assume and claim.