Synonyms of stepping down

Noun

1. abdication, stepping down, resignation

usage: a formal resignation and renunciation of powers

2. abdication, stepping down, resignation

usage: the act of abdicating

Verb

1. leave office, quit, step down, resign, leave, depart, pull up stakes

usage: give up or retire from a position; "The Secretary of the Navy will leave office next month"; "The chairman resigned over the financial scandal"

2. de-escalate, weaken, step down, decrease, lessen, minify

usage: reduce the level or intensity or size or scope of; "de-escalate a crisis"