Word Information

Relinquish

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Definitions for Relinquish

verb
part with a possession or right
Synonyms
release resign free give up
Examples
  1. I am relinquishing my bedroom to the long-term house guest
  2. resign a claim to the throne
verb
do without or cease to hold or adhere to
Synonyms
waive forgo forego foreswear dispense with
Examples
  1. We are dispensing with formalities
  2. relinquish the old ideas
verb
turn away from
Synonyms
Examples
  1. give up
  2. I am foreswearing women forever
verb
release, as from one's grip
Synonyms
let go of let go release
Examples
  1. Let go of the door handle, please!
  2. relinquish your grip on the rope--you won't fall

Scrabble (22 points)

Words with Friends (24 points)

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