Meaning & use
relinquish
To give up or let go of something, such as power, a possession, or a claim.
See it in a sentence
The aging king relinquished the throne to his eldest daughter.
She reluctantly relinquished control of the project to the new manager.
A note on using this word
"Relinquish" is more formal than "give up" and often implies doing so reluctantly or under pressure.
Words with a similar meaning
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Words with an opposite meaning
retainkeep
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