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relinquish
to give up or let go of
In more detail
1. (verb) to give up something that you have, own, or control; to let go of or release something
2. (verb) to stop holding or gripping something physically
Examples
- 1. She decided to relinquish her claim to the inheritance.
- 2. He relinquished his grip on the rope and fell into the water.
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