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relinquish

verb

rɪˈlɪŋ.kwɪʃ

Meaning

To give up any authority, responsibility, or property.

to give up or let go of something voluntarily

He decided to relinquish his position as CEO.

He had to relinquish control of the company after the merger.

relinquish control

Surrender, Abandon, Resign, surrender, abandon, renounce, yield, forgo

Entry 1

Surrender, Abandon, Resign

Entry 2

surrender, abandon, renounce, yield, forgo

Retain, Keep, Hold, retain, keep, hold

Entry 1

Retain, Keep, Hold

Entry 2

retain, keep, hold

relinquish control, relinquish claim, relinquish rights, relinquish position

To assign too low a value or importance to something or someone.

To scatter or cover something with objects or substances.

to say again or do again

To make less severe, serious, or painful; to lessen.

to deprive someone of a loved one through death

to die or cause to die by being submerged in and inhaling water