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relinquish v. [
release, resign, free, give up] part with a possession or right; "I am relinquishing my bedroom to the long-term house guest"; "resign a claim to the throne"
. wn #2
relinquish v. [
waive, forgo, forego, foreswear, dispense with] do without or cease to hold or adhere to; "We are dispensing with formalities"; "relinquish the old ideas"
. wn #3
relinquish v. [
foreswear, renounce, quit] turn away from; give up; "I am foreswearing women forever"
. wn #4
relinquish v. [
let go of, let go, release] release, as from one's grip; "Let go of the door handle, please!"; "relinquish your grip on the rope--you won't fall"
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