relinquishes

VERB

give up, let go

Synonyms

STRONGEST

abandon abdicate cede drop out forgo hand over quit renounce surrender vacate waive withdraw yield

STRONG

abnegate cast desert discard ditch drop dump forbear forsake forswear kick leave release repudiate resign sacrifice shed

WEAK

back down cast off cut loose drop like hot potato kiss good-bye lay aside opt out quit cold turkey retire from stand down swear off take the oath take the pledge

Antonyms

STRONGEST

allow assert claim continue defend fight hold keep remain retain stay win

STRONG

gather maintain revert take up

WEAK

take

Example Sentences

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Assuming the U.S. relinquishes control of Venezuela to an elected government that sets stable rules, companies may well find a way to profit there over the long term.

From Barron's • Jan. 9, 2026

He never relinquishes his dignity, and Mr. Barbor-Might protects it.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 25, 2025

It doesn’t matter if I fight Jon, if he relinquishes the belt, if he waits it out for a bit and then we fight, whatever.

From BBC • Nov. 16, 2024

Nash believes that, by doing so, Van Sant relinquishes ownership of the narratives, opening them up to interpretation.

From Los Angeles Times • May 30, 2024

He holds me while my shoulders shake and the sun relinquishes its last beam, giving way to blackness.

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam