Relinquish Definition & Meaning
relinquish
- verb
- part with a possession or right; "I am relinquishing my bedroom to the long-term house guest"; "resign a claim to the throne"
- do without or cease to hold or adhere to; "We are dispensing with formalities"; "relinquish the old ideas"
- turn away from; give up; "I am foreswearing women forever"
- release, as from one's grip; "Let go of the door handle, please!"; "relinquish your grip on the rope--you won't fall"
"Relinquish" in song lyrics
See how relinquish is used in real songs:
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"And so I GOTTA BE READY TO RELINQUISH"
Arrested Development — Ease My Mind -
"Black the feindest, this title I hold I won't relinquish"
Black Rob f/ Jennifer Lopez — Spanish Fly -
"Different opinions, but damned if we relinquish"
Swollen Members — Members Only
Words that rhyme with relinquish
Usage tips for "relinquish"
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