Relinquish

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Synonyms Antonyms Collocations Idiomatic Expressions

Synonyms of relinquish

abandon
surrender
cede

Antonyms of relinquish

keep
retain
hold

Collocations of relinquish

control
Frequency: 70 %

He had to relinquish control of the company after the scandal.

power
Frequency: 60 %

The dictator was forced to relinquish power after losing the war.

ownership
Frequency: 50 %

She had to relinquish ownership of the house due to financial difficulties.

responsibility
Frequency: 45 %

The CEO decided to relinquish his responsibilities and retire early.

rights
Frequency: 40 %

The government forced the company to relinquish its rights to the land.

Idiomatic Expressions for relinquish

  • Phrase: relinquish a claim
    Meaning: to give up or abandon a legal right or entitlement to something
    Usage: The company agreed to relinquish its claim to the disputed land in order to avoid a lengthy court battle.