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RELINQUISH

Definition:

[verb] part with a possession or right; "I am relinquishing my bedroom to the long-term house guest"; "resign a claim to the throne"
Synonyms: release, resign, free, give up
[verb] relinquish to the power of another; yield to the control of another
Synonyms: surrender
[verb] do without or cease to hold or adhere to; "We are dispensing with formalities"; "relinquish the old ideas"
Synonyms: waive, forgo, foreswear, dispense with
[verb] turn away from; give up; "I am foreswearing women forever"
Synonyms: foreswear, renounce, quit
[verb] release, as from one's grip; "Let go of the door handle, please!"; "relinquish your grip on the rope
Synonyms: let go of, let go, release