relinquish

Words with a similar base: relinquish

'relinquish'

[release.v.08] as in: part with a possession or right

Examples:
I am relinquishing my bedroom to the long-term house guest
resign a claim to the throne

'relinquish'

[waive.v.01] as in: do without or cease to hold or adhere to

Examples:
We are dispensing with formalities
relinquish the old ideas

'relinquish'

[foreswear.v.02] as in: turn away from; give up

Examples:
I am foreswearing women forever

'relinquish'

[let_go_of.v.01] as in: release, as from one's grip

Examples:
Let go of the door handle, please!
relinquish your grip on the rope--you won't fall

Origins

					relinquish (English)
└── relinquisshen (Middle English (1100-1500))

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