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RELINQUISHING

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 6 meanings of the word Relinquishing.

Relinquishing - as a noun

A verbal act of renouncing a claim or right or position etc.

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
relinquishment28
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
renouncement16renunciation14
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

The act of giving up and abandoning a struggle or task etc.

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
relinquishment28
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
conclusion14ending8termination13
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Relinquishing - as a verb

To give up, abandon or retire from something. to trade away.

Example: "To relinquish a title"

To let go (free, away), physically release.

To metaphorically surrender, yield control or possession.

To accept to give up, withdraw etc.

Example: "The delegations saved the negotiations by relinquishing their incompatible claims to sole jurisdiction"

Example Sentences

"She is relinquishing her claim to the title."
"They are relinquishing control of the company to a new management team."
"He has no intention of relinquishing his control over the organization."
"She had a hard time relinquishing control of the project to someone else."
"The government announced that it would be relinquishing its control over certain industries."
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Word Game Points

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

RELINQUISHING has a SCRABBLE points total of 26.

Is RELINQUISHING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, relinquishing is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
RELINQUISHING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 30.

Is RELINQUISHING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, relinquishing is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
RELINQUISHING has a WORDFEUD points total of 28.

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