relinquishing (Meaning)
relinquishing (n)
a verbal act of renouncing a claim or right or position etc.
the act of giving up and abandoning a struggle or task etc.
relinquishing (p. pr. & vb. n.)
of Relinquish
Synonyms & Antonyms of relinquishing
Synonyms:
- deserting
- parting (with)
- forsaking
- handing over
- shedding
- abnegating
- coughing up
- renouncing
- discarding
- consigning
- intrusting
Antonyms:
No weak antonyms found.
relinquishing Sentence Examples
- The CEO relinquished control of the company to a newly appointed board of directors.
- The prisoner was hesitant to relinquish his life sentence, fearing the unknown beyond the prison walls.
- The athlete reluctantly relinquished his gold medal after a positive doping test.
- The parent relinquished custody of their child to the foster care system.
- The tenant relinquished the keys to the apartment, marking the end of their lease.
- The government relinquished its claim to the disputed territory, opting for a diplomatic solution.
- The professor relinquished his role as department chair, passing the torch to a promising colleague.
- The debtor relinquished their assets in order to discharge their financial obligations.
- The muse relinquished her inspiration, leaving the artist bereft of creativity.
- The old wizard relinquished his magical powers to his young apprentice, passing on the mantle of responsibility.
FAQs About the word relinquishing
a verbal act of renouncing a claim or right or position etc., the act of giving up and abandoning a struggle or task etc.of Relinquish
delivering, rendering,surrendering, releasing, giving up, abandoning,ceding, turning over, turning in, forfeiting
keeping, keeping, retaining, retaining, withholding,withholding,
The CEO relinquished control of the company to a newly appointed board of directors.
The prisoner was hesitant to relinquish his life sentence, fearing the unknown beyond the prison walls.
The athlete reluctantly relinquished his gold medal after a positive doping test.
The parent relinquished custody of their child to the foster care system.