Definitions

relinquish

[ri-ling-kwish] / rɪˈlɪŋ kwɪʃ /

VERB

give up, let go

Synonyms

STRONGEST

abandon abdicate cede drop out forgo hand over quit renounce surrender vacate waive withdraw yield

STRONG

abnegate cast desert discard ditch drop dump forbear forsake forswear kick leave release repudiate resign sacrifice shed

WEAK

back down cast off cut loose drop like hot potato kiss good-bye lay aside opt out quit cold turkey retire from stand down swear off take the oath take the pledge

Antonyms

STRONGEST

allow assert claim continue defend fight hold keep remain retain stay win

STRONG

gather maintain revert take up

WEAK

take

Example Sentences

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His match-winning century in Perth gave Australia a momentum they have never looked like relinquishing.

From BBC

In his statement on X, Jolley said his appointment had become a "distraction" for the club and he would "relinquish the opportunity to become first-team manager".

From BBC

But the shares peaked in December 2023, and have since relinquished their earlier gains.

From Barron's

The athletic apparel company said Chief Executive Officer Calvin McDonald will step down in January and relinquish his board seat.

From The Wall Street Journal

McDonald will also relinquish his board seat but remain a senior adviser through March to facilitate a smooth transition, the company said.

From The Wall Street Journal

relinquish

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