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Meaning
Verb
●
To
give up
,
abandon
or
retire
from something. To
trade
away.
●
To
let go
(free,
away
),
physically
release.
●
To
metaphorically
surrender
,
yield
control or possession.
●
To
accept
to
give up
,
withdraw
etc.
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Origin
relinquish
English
relinquisshen
Middle English (1100-1500)
Sourced from
Etym
Synonyms
Abstain
Forswear
Abdicate
Renounce
Abandon
Surrender
Related
Cede
Forfeit
Revoke
Usurp
Lose
Forego
Vacate
Accept
Retain
Withdraw
Seize
Reject
Sacrifice
Deny
Leave
Waive
Withhold
Grant
Forgo
Acknowledge
Hold
Accede
Concede
Regain
Embrace
Take
Reclaim
Delegate
Ignore
Reassert
Exercise
Defend
Pursue
Declare
Remove
Maintain
Defer
Dismiss
Secure
Rescind
Change
Subordinate
Return
Acquire
Gain
Entrust
Preserve
Bear
Uphold
Assume
Discard
Abrogate
Divest
Discontinue
Give Up
Take Back
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