Relinquish meaning

What does “relinquish” mean? Definitions, examples, synonyms and opposites.

“relinquish” is a verb with 4 meanings. Its most common meaning is: part with a possession or right.

relinquish

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

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University