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Relinquish

  1. verb

    do without or cease to hold or adhere to

    “We are dispensing with formalities”

    Similar: waive, forgo, forego, foreswear, dispense with

  2. verb

    part with a possession or right

    “I am relinquishing my bedroom to the long-term house guest”

    Similar: release, resign, free, give up

  3. verb

    release, as from one's grip

    “Let go of the door handle, please!”

    Similar: let go of, let go, release

  4. verb

    turn away from; give up

    “I am foreswearing women forever”

    Similar: foreswear, renounce, quit

Word family

relinquishment · relinquished · relinquishing

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