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Relinquish (Verb)

Meaning 1

Do without or cease to hold or adhere to; "We are dispensing with formalities"; "relinquish the old ideas".

Classification

Verbs of political and social activities and events.

Synonyms

  • Forgo
  • Waive
  • Foreswear
  • Dispense With
  • Forego

Hyponyms

  • Kick

Meaning 2

Release, as from one's grip; "Let go of the door handle, please!"; "relinquish your grip on the rope--you won't fall".

Classification

Verbs of touching, hitting, tying, digging.

Synonyms

  • Let Go Of
  • Let Go
  • Release

Hyponyms

  • Unhand
  • Pop
  • Bring Out
  • Muster Out
  • Unclasp
  • Disengage
  • Discharge
  • Toggle
  • Loose
  • Withdraw
  • Let Out
  • Unleash
  • Let Loose

Related Words

  • Relinquishment (noun)

Meaning 3

Turn away from; give up; "I am foreswearing women forever".

Classification

Verbs of buying, selling, owning.

Synonyms

  • Foreswear
  • Quit
  • Renounce

Hypernyms

  • Abandon
  • Give Up

Hyponyms

  • Disclaim

Related Words

  • Relinquishment (noun)
  • Relinquishing (noun)

Meaning 4

Part with a possession or right; "I am relinquishing my bedroom to the long-term house guest"; "resign a claim to the throne".

Classification

Verbs of buying, selling, owning.

Synonyms

  • Give Up
  • Resign
  • Free
  • Release

Hypernyms

  • Pass On
  • Pass
  • Give
  • Turn Over
  • Reach

Hyponyms

  • Sacrifice
  • Derequisition

Related Words

  • Relinquishment (noun)
  • Relinquishing (noun)
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