Relinquish - Definition

v 1: part with a possession or right; "I am relinquishing my
bedroom to the long-term house guest"; "resign a claim to
the throne" [syn: release, relinquish, resign,
free, give up]
2: do without or cease to hold or adhere to; "We are dispensing
with formalities"; "relinquish the old ideas" [syn: waive,
relinquish, forgo, forego, foreswear, dispense
with]
3: turn away from; give up; "I am foreswearing women forever"
[syn: foreswear, renounce, quit, relinquish]
4: release, as from one's grip; "Let go of the door handle,
please!"; "relinquish your grip on the rope--you won't fall"
[syn: let go of, let go, release, relinquish] [ant:
hold, take hold]