1. (

• release ,
• relinquish ,
• resign ,
• free ,
• give_up ,

) part with a possession or right; "I am relinquishing my bedroom to the long-term house guest"; "resign a claim to the throne" ;

2. (

• waive ,
• relinquish ,
• forgo ,
• forego ,
• foreswear ,
• dispense_with

) do without or cease to hold or adhere to; "We are dispensing with formalities"; "relinquish the old ideas" ;

3. (

• foreswear ,
• renounce ,
• quit ,
• relinquish

) turn away from; give up; "I am foreswearing women forever" ;

4. (

• let_go_of ,
• let_go ,
• release ,
• relinquish ,

) release, as from one's grip; "Let go of the door handle, please!"; "relinquish your grip on the rope;