What does relinquish mean?
Relinquish means (transitive) To give up, abandon or retire from something; to trade away..
Relinquish
/ɹɪˈlɪŋkwɪʃ/ · verb
Meaning
(transitive) To give up, abandon or retire from something; to trade away..
Definitions by Sense
- (transitive) To give up, abandon or retire from something; to trade away.
- (transitive) To let go (free, away), physically release.
- (transitive) To metaphorically surrender, yield control or possession.
- (transitive) To accept to give up, withdraw etc.
Example Sentences
to relinquish a title
to relinquish property
to relinquish rights
to relinquish citizenship or nationality
relinquish power
With this issue Mr. W. A. Willox regretfully relinquishes the editorship of THE RAILWAY MAGAZINE
But it was the most fleeting of false dawns. Dmitri Yachvilli slotted a penalty from distance after Flood failed to release his man on the deck, and France took a grip they would never relinquish.
The delegations saved the negotiations by relinquishing their incompatible claims to sole jurisdiction.
Synonyms for relinquish
Antonyms for relinquish
Related Words
Word Forms
- relinquishes
- relinquishing
- relinquished
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for relinquish?
Common synonyms include free, renounce, waive, release.
What is the opposite of relinquish?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use relinquish in a sentence?
to relinquish a title
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