1. (verb) 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. (verb) 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. (verb) foreswear, renounce, quit, relinquish
turn away from; give up
"I am foreswearing women forever"
4. (verb) 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--you won't fall"
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Definition of relinquish 
