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List of meaning for relinquish

to give up, abandon

release, relinquish, resign, free, give up(verb)

part with a possession or right

"I am relinquishing my bedroom to the long-term house guest"; "resign a claim to the throne"

waive, relinquish, forgo, forego, foreswear, dispense with(verb)

do without or cease to hold or adhere to

"We are dispensing with formalities"; "relinquish the old ideas"

foreswear, renounce, quit, relinquish(verb)

turn away from; give up

"I am foreswearing women forever"

let go of, let go, release, relinquish(verb)

release, as from one's grip

"Let go of the door handle, please!"; "relinquish your grip on the rope--you won't fall"

to give (something) over to the control or possession of another usually under duress

the boy reluctantly relinquished the illegal fireworks to the police officer

to give up (as a position of authority) formally

the retiring CEO relinquished his position to the company's vice president with very mixed feelings

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