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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The revised law offers greater guarantees to private players, relinquishes state control of exploration, and lowers taxes and royalties.

From Barron's • Jan. 29, 2026

An Italian job looks the most likely alternative if Luke Donald relinquishes the European Ryder Cup leadership with Francesco and Edoardo Molinari providing a compelling captaincy combo.

From BBC • Jan. 6, 2026

But it recognizes a stark reality: If Maduro relinquishes power, the oil pumped by Chevron—and one day, perhaps others—would play a big role in the country’s economic recovery, they say.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 20, 2025

So Alice relinquishes caretaking her father out of his grief.

From Salon • Oct. 26, 2024

Locke relinquishes me to the youngest prince, as is expected out of deference.

From "The Cruel Prince" by Holly Black