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relinquish

Dictionary definition · relinquish

verb

  1. part with a possession or right"I am relinquishing my bedroom to the long-term house guest"
  2. do without or cease to hold or adhere to"We are dispensing with formalities"
  3. turn away from; give up"I am foreswearing women forever"
  4. release, as from one's grip"Let go of the door handle, please!"

Source: Open English WordNet (CC BY 4.0).