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RELINQUISHES

(verb)

Definitions

There are 4 meanings of the word Relinquishes.

Relinquishes - as a verb

Part with a possession or right

Example: "I am relinquishing my bedroom to the long-term house guest"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
free7give uprelease7resign7
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
give8hand8pass6pass onreach10turn over
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Do without or cease to hold or adhere to

Example: "We are dispensing with formalities"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
dispense withforego10foreswear15forgo9waive11
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Turn away from; give up

Example: "I am foreswearing women forever"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
foreswear15quit13renounce10
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
abandon10give up
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Release, as from one's grip

Example: "Let go of the door handle, please!"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
let golet go ofrelease7
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"He relinquishes his position as the CEO of the company."
"She reluctantly relinquishes her hold on the trophy."
"The government relinquishes control over the disputed territory."
"After much debate, he finally relinquishes his claim to the inheritance."
"The team relinquishes its lead in the final minutes of the game."
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Word Game Points

Is RELINQUISHES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, relinquishes is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

RELINQUISHES has a SCRABBLE points total of 24.

Is RELINQUISHES a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, relinquishes is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
RELINQUISHES has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 26.

Is RELINQUISHES a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, relinquishes is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
RELINQUISHES has a WORDFEUD points total of 25.

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