relinquish
//rɪˈlɪŋkwɪʃ//
Verb
relinquishInfinitive
relinquishPresent tense
relinquishedPast tense
relinquishedPast participle
relinquishingPresent participle
relinquishesThird-person singular
1
To voluntarily give up or surrender something, such as a right, claim, or possession.
She decided to relinquish her claim to the inheritance.
2
To let go of or release one's grip or hold on something.
She relinquished her grip on the rope and fell into the water.
3
To abandon or renounce a belief, habit, or way of life.
She relinquished her old habits and started a healthier lifestyle.