relinquish (Meaning)
relinquish (v)
part with a possession or right
do without or cease to hold or adhere to
turn away from; give up
release, as from one's grip
relinquish (v. t.)
To withdraw from; to leave behind; to desist from; to abandon; to quit; as, to relinquish a pursuit.
To give up; to renounce a claim to; resign; as, to relinquish a debt.
Synonyms & Antonyms of relinquish
relinquish Sentence Examples
- The company was forced to relinquish its exclusive rights to the patent.
- The politician reluctantly relinquished power after losing the election.
- After much deliberation, the prisoner decided to relinquish all hope of escape.
- The mother was reluctant to relinquish her hold on her newborn baby.
- The government relinquished control of the disputed territory to the neighboring country.
- The thief was ordered to relinquish the stolen goods to the rightful owner.
- The employee had to relinquish his company car upon termination of employment.
- The landowner was forced to relinquish his property to pay off his debts.
- The captain ordered the crew to relinquish their life jackets as the ship was approaching port.
- The defendant was ordered to relinquish all firearms in his possession as part of his bail conditions.
FAQs About the word relinquish
part with a possession or right, do without or cease to hold or adhere to, turn away from; give up, release, as from one's gripTo withdraw from; to leave behind
deliver,surrender, cede, render, resign,transfer, turn over, lay down, commit, cough up
keep, keep,retain, retain, withhold,withhold,
The company was forced to relinquish its exclusive rights to the patent.
The politician reluctantly relinquished power after losing the election.
After much deliberation, the prisoner decided to relinquish all hope of escape.
The mother was reluctant to relinquish her hold on her newborn baby.
