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English to English verb
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part with a possession or right |  | Example: I am relinquishing my bedroom to the long-term house guest
resign a claim to the throne
source: wordnet30
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do without or cease to hold or adhere to | | Example: We are dispensing with formalities
relinquish the old ideas
source: wordnet30
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turn away from; give up | | Example: I am foreswearing women forever
source: wordnet30
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release, as from one's grip | | Example: Let go of the door handle, please!
relinquish your grip on the rope--you won't fall
source: wordnet30
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To withdraw from; to leave behind; to desist from; to abandon; to quit; as, to relinquish a pursuit. | | source: webster1913
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