relinquish
to renounce or surrender (a possession, right, etc.): to relinquish the throne.
to give up; put aside or desist from: to relinquish a plan.
to let go; release: to relinquish one's hold.
Origin of relinquish
1synonym study For relinquish
Other words for relinquish
Other words from relinquish
- re·lin·quish·er, noun
- re·lin·quish·ment, noun
- non·re·lin·quish·ment, noun
- un·re·lin·quished, adjective
- un·re·lin·quish·ing, adjective
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How to use relinquish in a sentence
Rupert gives up several directorships in his media empire, relinquishing leverage over his newspapers.
Why Rupert Murdoch Surrendered Top Newspaper Posts in His Global Media Company | Howard Kurtz | July 21, 2012 | THE DAILY BEASTAny peace deal with the Palestinians will require Israel relinquishing its claim of sovereignty and control over the Temple Mount.
Being Secretary General of GWEC is a full-time job, and I have no intention of relinquishing it any time soon.
Winds of Change: Green Industry Trailblazer Leads WindMade Charge | Daily Beast Promotions | February 28, 2011 | THE DAILY BEASTMartha had no notion of relinquishing her hold, so they need not tug in that feeble way; if they pulled too hard, she would yell!
The Daughters of Danaus | Mona CairdThen go, miserable wretch,” said the trooper, relinquishing his grasp; “either avarice or delusion has led a noble heart astray!
The Spy | J. Fenimore Cooper
He therefore set out in this direction, relinquishing the other track; so that these parts became better known than the other.
Relinquishing his magisterial powers, necessity compelled him to return home before spring, accompanied by some of his people.
William Bradford of Plymouth | Albert Hale PlumbWade shook hands with her, slowly relinquishing her cool palm.
Hidden Gold | Wilder Anthony
British Dictionary definitions for relinquish
/ (rɪˈlɪŋkwɪʃ) /
to give up (a task, struggle, etc); abandon
to surrender or renounce (a claim, right, etc)
to release; let go
Origin of relinquish
1Derived forms of relinquish
- relinquisher, noun
- relinquishment, noun
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