Synonyms for

Relinquished

Verb / rɪˈlɪŋkwɪʃt / / ri:ˈlɪŋkwɪʃt / Another word for relinquished — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

To voluntarily give up or let go of something.

Synonyms & similar words

letgoof foreswear hold giveup renounce release forgo quit relinquish forego dispensewith free waive letgo resign surrendered abandoned yielded ceded forfeited abdicated renounced waived resigned forsaken retracted disclaimed disowned divested refused

Example sentences

  1. She relinquished her grip on the rope.
  2. He relinquished his hold on the ball.
  3. The king relinquished his power to his son.
  4. The company relinquished its control over the market.
  5. They relinquished their seats to the elderly couple.

Quotes

  • I relinquished Utopia at the door and entered the world as it is.
  • The only thing more difficult than starting something new is stopping something old.
  • The key to everything is patience. You get the chicken by hatching the egg, not by smashing it.

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