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Meaning of relinquished
The primary meaning of the word "relinquished" is to voluntarily give up or surrender something, such as a right, claim, or position.
Etymology of relinquished
The word "relinquished" comes from the Old French word "relinquiss-", which is derived from the Latin word "relinquere", meaning "to leave behind" or "to abandon"
The word has been used in English since the 15th century to describe the act of giving up or surrendering something
Synonyms
abandoned
surrendered
yielded
ceded
forfeited
waived
renounced
resigned
quit
released
let go
dropped
dismissed
deserted
forsaken
abandoned
vacated
relinquished
surrendered
handed over
gave up
capitulated
conceded
compromised
sacrificed
forfeited
abandoned
surrendered
yielded
ceded
forfeited
waived
renounced
resigned
quit
released
let go
dropped
dismissed
deserted
forsaken
abandoned
vacated
surrendered
relinquished
abandoned
surrendered
yielded
ceded
forfeited
waived
renounced
resigned
quit
released
let go
dropped
dismissed
deserted
forsaken
abandoned
vacated
relinquished
surrendered
handed over
gave up
capitulated
conceded
compromised
sacrificed
forfeited
Definitions
- To voluntarily give up or surrender something, such as a right, claim, or position
- To let go or release something, such as a responsibility or an obligation
- To abandon or desert something, such as a place or a situation
Usage Examples
- The company relinquished its claim to the disputed territory after a long and costly legal battle
- She relinquished her role as CEO to pursue other opportunities
- The government relinquished control of the state-owned enterprise to private investors
- He relinquished his rights to the property in exchange for a lump sum payment
Antonyms
retained
maintained
kept
held
preserved
conserved
protected
defended
upheld
sustained
supported
continued
persisted
remained
stayed
clung
adhered
stuck
retained
maintained
kept
held
preserved
conserved
protected
defended
upheld
sustained
supported
continued
persisted
remained
stayed
clung
adhered
stuck
acquired
gained
obtained
possessed
seized
took
captured
conquered
dominated
controlled