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Relinquishing

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

Definition

The definition of 'relinquishing' is giving up or surrendering something.

Synonyms & similar words

relinquishment letgoof foreswear hold giveup renounce release forgo quit relinquish forego dispensewith free waive letgo resign surrendering yielding ceding abandoning forfeiting renouncing releasing quitting resigning abdicating disclaiming disowning dropping forsaking stopping terminating waiving

Example sentences

  1. She was relinquishing her seat to the elderly lady on the bus.
  2. He reluctantly relinquished his role as team captain.
  3. The company will be relinquishing its control over the project.
  4. I am relinquishing my claim to the inheritance.
  5. The king decided to relinquish his throne.

Quotes

  • The moment you give up is the moment you let someone else win. - Kobe Bryant
  • The greatest glory in living lies not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall. - Nelson Mandela
  • Success is not final, failure is not fatal: It is the courage to continue that counts. - Winston Churchill

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