relinquishing Meaning, Definition & Usage

1. noun a verbal act of renouncing a claim or right or position etc.
   relinquishment.
   
2. noun the act of giving up and abandoning a struggle or task etc.
   relinquishment.
   
3. verb part with a possession or right
   release; relinquish; give up; free; resign.
   
   • I am relinquishing my bedroom to the long-term house guest
   • resign a claim to the throne
4. verb do without or cease to hold or adhere to
   relinquish; foreswear; forego; waive; forgo; dispense with.
   
   • We are dispensing with formalities
   • relinquish the old ideas
5. verb turn away from; give up
   relinquish; foreswear; quit; renounce.
   
   • I am foreswearing women forever
6. verb release, as from one's grip
   release; relinquish; let go; let go of.
   
   • Let go of the door handle, please!
   • relinquish your grip on the rope--you won't fall

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