"relinquish" in the verb sense

1. release, relinquish, 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"

2. waive, relinquish, forgo, forego, foreswear, dispense with

do without or cease to hold or adhere to

"We are dispensing with formalities"

"relinquish the old ideas"

3. foreswear, renounce, quit, relinquish

turn away from give up

"I am foreswearing women forever"

4. let go of, let go, release, relinquish

release, as from one's grip

"Let go of the door handle, please!"

"relinquish your grip on the rope

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