Relinquish Synonyms and Antonyms

rĭ-lĭngkwĭsh
To cease trying to accomplish or continue
(Verb)
Synonyms:
  1. abandon
  2. break off
  3. desist
  4. discontinue
  5. give up
  6. leave off
  7. quit
  8. remit
  9. stop
  10. swear off
  11. lay off
To let (something) go
(Verb)
Synonyms:
  1. abandon
  2. cede
  3. forgo
  4. foreswear
  5. lay down
  6. surrender
  7. yield
  8. renounce
  9. quit
Antonyms:
  1. keep
  2. hold
  3. take
  4. retain
Release, as from one's grip
(Verb)
Synonyms:
  1. let go (of)
  2. let-go
  3. release

Words Related to Relinquish

Related words are words that are directly connected to each other through their meaning, even if they are not synonyms or antonyms. This connection may be general or specific, or the words may appear frequently together.

Relinquish Sentence Examples

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

  • No state will relinquish any control over their military.

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

  • This is a stylish pattern that lets everyone know that you mean business, but are unwilling to relinquish your more sensual side.

  • Now I willingly relinquish the crown " she added, naively, " May I not go home?

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