English Dictionary
Definition of “relinquish”
relinquish (rɪˈlɪŋkwɪʃ
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Definitions
verb (tr)
- to give up (a task, struggle, etc); abandon
- to surrender or renounce (a claim, right, etc)
- to release; let go
Alternative Forms
reˈlinquisher noun reˈlinquishment noun Word Origin
C15: from French relinquir , from Latin relinquere to leave behind, from re- + linquere to leave
Synonyms
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give up,
leave,
release,
drop,
abandon,
resign,
desert,
quit,
yield,
hand over,
surrender,
withdraw from
let go,
retire from
renounce,
waive,
vacate,
say goodbye to
forsake,
cede,
repudiate,
cast off,
forgo,
abdicate,
kiss (something) goodbye
lay aside,
Usage examples
Joanna chose to disregard the hint, not yet willing to relinquish the utter euphoria of the moment.
Penman, Sharon, Here Be Dragons (1986)Gill's most recent brainwave is to ask chief ministers to relinquish office six weeks prior to assembly elections.
India Today (1998)Allen found Morreale on a slant pattern for a 22-yard touchdown 16 seconds in to give Toronto a 10-3 lead it would never relinquish.
Ottawa Sun (2003)And he will not relinquish the reins of his beloved Blues until he is convinced they are in safe hands.
Liverpool Daily Post and Echo (2004)Conversely, the leaders of the United Auto Workers are unlikely to relinquish their autonomy to a communist international labor union.
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