Relinquish

verb
rɪ'lɪŋkwɪʃ

Verb

  • part with a possession or right

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

    Type of:GivePassHand
  • do without or cease to hold or adhere to

    relinquish the old ideas

    Similar:ForegoForeswearForgoWaive
  • release, as from one's grip

    relinquish your grip on the rope--you won't fall

    Similar:Release
  • turn away from; give up

    Similar:ForeswearQuitRenounce
    Type of:Abandon

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