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Another word for relinquish

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Verb

  1. To give up a possession, claim, or right

    See also:

    keep

  2. To cease trying to accomplish or continue

    Idioms:
    See also:

    continue

  3. To let (something) go

    See also:

    keep

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Another word for relinquish

Verb
  1. See also:

    waive

    waive

    abandon

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Sentence Examples

  • He was entitled in return to call upon them to relinquish the protection which they enjoyed.

  • The son was reluctant to relinquish involvement in the company.

  • He knew that Russia would never voluntarily relinquish the grand duchy, while Sweden could not hope to retain it permanently, even if she reconquered it.

  • Chile disclaimed any aggressive intentions; but in December the Bolivian congress declined to relinquish their claim to a port, and refused to conclude a definite treaty of peace.

  • Subsequently, Knowles embarked what is rumored to be a very aggressive campaign to get Jean to relinquish her rights to the song.

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