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Relinquish

Part of Speech: verb

Senses:

1. to voluntarily give up or let go of something
2. to release or surrender a claim, right, or title
3. to withdraw or retreat from a position or responsibility
4. to cease holding onto or controlling something

Usages:

Popular:

1. He decided to relinquish his role as the team captain.
2. They relinquished their ownership of the company.
3. She relinquished her hold on the idea and accepted a new approach.

Local:

1. The mayor was forced to relinquish his power due to corruption charges.
2. I reluctantly relinquished my position as the class representative.
3. It's time for us to relinquish our grip and let nature take its course.

Antonyms: retain, keep, hold, maintain

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