Synonyms for relinquish
15 synonyms for “relinquish”, grouped by meaning. Dark green words mean nearly the same thing; light green ones are close in some uses.
Relinquish as in “renounce”
verb: turn away from; give up
- renounce
- quit
- abandon
- cede
- abdicate
- withdraw
- retract
Relinquish as in “waive”
verb: do without or cease to hold or adhere to
- waive
- vacate
- capitulate
- forsake
- forgo
- forego
Relinquish as in “resign”
verb: part with a possession or right
- resign
- surrender
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